flexed
Example Sentences
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Less than a year after their viral NPR Tiny Desk, the notoriously kooky duo flexed their ability to slip between genres.
From Los Angeles Times
After halftime, it showed, and Maryland flexed some muscle.
From Washington Post
The 7-footer from Finland stayed down on the court and flexed and massaged his hand before going to the line to get his 37th point.
From Seattle Times
Judges appointed by both Democrats and Republicans have flexed nationwide injunctions to strike down presidents’ policies, and administrations of both parties have complained about the practice.
From Washington Times
Nouhou, who signed a three-year deal this month, flexed the first muscle of The Sounders’ defense in the third minute when he cleared a challenge in the keeper’s box.
From Seattle Times
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