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in a way that is unwilling to change or adapt
- She insisted inflexibly on following the original plan despite new challenges.
- The manager spoke inflexibly, refusing to consider any alternative proposals.
- The rules were applied inflexibly, without regard for special circumstances.
- He approached negotiations inflexibly, making it hard to reach a compromise.
- The teacher graded the exams inflexibly, not allowing any extra credit.
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