flexed

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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

Alan Aaronson, 71, flexed his fingers — he was getting a cramp from his gripper.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

After a tense face-off the pair turned to the crowd but Usyk walked forward and flexed his muscles to block his rival from view before Dubois followed him.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Maddy flexed one of her arms, squeezed her bicep.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds