flexed

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Last year, it flexed its economic and diplomatic muscle, responding to Trump with tit-for-tat tariffs and restricting the export of rare earth minerals essential for advanced manufacturing.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

His wife’s trust flexed its muscle when it elected Miles Everson to the board over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

James flexed in front of his teammates on the bench, who stood to give their approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

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

He pulled a lever and flexed the heavy steel blade up and down, bringing the bottom edge to rest just even with the ground.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien