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has flexed

  • present perfect of flex (3rd person singular).

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The gains come despite Alibaba previewing its new artificial-intelligence model—the second time in a week that China has flexed its advances in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 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

On foreign affairs, under Erdogan, Turkey has flexed military power in the Middle East and beyond, forged closer ties with Russia, and seen relations with the European Union and United States become increasingly strained.

From Reuters May 14, 2023

This marks the third time this season the NFL has flexed its Sunday night schedule.

From Seattle Times Dec. 5, 2022

It is the latest in a remarkable stretch of dominance Herta has flexed in California sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2022