flexed

Example Sentences

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As for our fully flexed Turbo Premium Plus, there was boost aplenty when it was on the boil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Of the new contract, the NHS spokesperson said its value had been calculated based on the rate of new claims received - and could "be flexed" if that changes.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The world's most populous nation has flexed its spacefaring ambitions in the last decade with its space programme growing considerably, and rivalling the achievements of established powers at a much cheaper price tag.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Just like that, the Dodgers had gone from a perfectly content, but unremarkably quiet winter, to one in which they’d once again flexed their financial muscles and stunned the baseball industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

I flexed my bare feet against the ground, trying to keep my legs still.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken