are flexing
- present progressive of flex.
Example Sentences
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“We are flexing the unique strength of our model as customers need to upgrade or replace their consumer electronics and new products and innovation are coming to market,” said CEO Corie Barry.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
The development of electric cars has sucked up huge investment, but the market for them hasn't grown as quickly as expected, while foreign competitors are flexing their muscles.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
"While China and the U.S. are flexing their policy muscle to secure supplies of critical metals, European leaders are scouring the globe for more oil," said T&E senior director Julia Poliscanova.
From Reuters ● May 2, 2022
The self-employed truckers are flexing their economic muscle with the strike, however, and are using the walkout to pressure the government to give in to their demands on a range of issues.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
Others are flexing their muscles — requesting raises, or remote work options — while still clocking in.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2021