flexed

Example Sentences

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During a pause, the soldiers flexed their wrists and pumped their stretched arms, a penguin-like exercise that locals here do to keep their fingers warm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

It was not until Arteta flexed his strength in depth off the bench in the second period that Forest began to be stretched.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

For being a middle of the pack offense — ranked 18th overall in runs scored — the Nationals flexed their muscle with their young stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

She flexed her knee, watching the hole in her jeans expand.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson