flexible manner

collocation in English

meaningsofflexibleandmanner

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flexible
adjective
uk
/ˈflek.sə.bəl/
us
/ˈflek.sə.bəl/
able to change or be changed easily according to ...
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manner
noun
uk
/ˈmæn.ər/
us
/ˈmæn.ɚ/
the way in which something ...
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(Definition offlexibleandmannerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, they have a philosophical approach rather than using direct evidence that the nervous system analyzes sensory information in a highlyflexiblemanner.
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The structure of the product can be specified in a moreflexiblemannerin our ontology than in the previous approaches.
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Thus, the attitude of conviviality naturally directs authenticity of the work in a moreflexiblemanner.
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I was pleased by their willingness to help to tackle the outstanding problems in a positive andflexiblemanner.
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The fund copes with about 7,000 individuals in a sensitive andflexiblemanner.
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They are able to have, in the mostflexiblemannerpossible, the monetary policy of their choosing.
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It draws attention to the need for local authorities to act in a responsible butflexiblemannerand to react to their situation.
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You have allowed supplementary questions in a veryflexiblemanner.
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The institutions will be able to administer them in a much moreflexiblemannerthan we possibly could through the social security system.
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The correct way is to deal with it in theflexiblemannerwe are adopting and to take action when it is necessary.
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Is it not possible for the scheme to operate in a moreflexiblemanner?
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Those people were helped in a compassionate andflexiblemannerand the independent living fund has turned out to be a considerable success.
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There is another difference, namely, that we expect and intend that the code should be capable to being added to and revised in a fairlyflexiblemanner.
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The facilities in the younger disabled units are being used in an increasinglyflexiblemannerto promote maximum independence and to assist people, to remain in the community wherever possible.
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Financial support measures must be provided in a moreflexiblemannerand must be more accessible if newly established companies or those that have experienced financial difficulties are to survive.
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The non-governmental status also makes it possible for the organization to deliver services quickly and in an innovative andflexiblemanner.
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These allow designers to describe the layout of a web page in a moreflexiblemanner.
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The goti puas, being youngsters in their formative years, can adapt their bodies to the dance in a far moreflexiblemanneras opposed to the maharis.
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