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

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

I flexed my fingers and stretched my palms until my hands mostly worked again, then started pulling off my wet clothes.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart