flexed

Example Sentences

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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

China has spent decades building up its dominance in global rare-earth mining and processing, giving Beijing significant leverage that it has flexed this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Vladimir Nabokov flexed on both of them by using em dashes between other em dashes.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Nausea flashed through her as his muscles flexed.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas