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in a way that can bend, adapt, or adjust easily without breaking or losing integrity
- The gymnast's body moved flexibly as she performed her routine.
- The cat's spine allows it to bend flexibly, enabling it to groom itself in hard-to-reach places.
- The dancer's limbs moved flexibly, flowing with the rhythm of the music as she performed on stage.
- The tree branches swayed flexibly in the wind, bending and twisting without breaking.
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in a way that can adjust or change easily to different situations
- The schedule was designed flexibly to accommodate changes and unforeseen events.
- The organization operates flexibly, allowing employees to work remotely.
- The team approached the project flexibly, adapting strategies as needed.
- The contract terms were negotiated flexibly to meet the needs of both parties.
- The teacher conducted the class flexibly, adjusting the lesson plan based on student needs.
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