51.   But neither do they question that Alaska resists FAA oversight and flexes its muscles to get its way.

52.   But over the long term, the United States is not likely to be free to flex its muscles whenever it wants to.

53.   But the Astros remain a mystery when it comes to flexing their muscles.

54.   But the coalition might be able to flex its muscle more with George W. Bush, who has vowed to try to bring the parties together in Washington.

55.   But the challenge for Prime Minister Sharif would then be to sell that bargain to an outraged public that wants to flex some muscle of its own.

56.   But the Nets got a break when Geiger got over excited about his play, flexed his muscles and shrieked at Anderson.

57.   By flexing their muscles, in other words, they risk making Bush stronger.

58.   Central banks have flexed their muscles to good effect today and have managed to convince traders of their detemination to drive the dollar higher, analysts said.

59.   China, for instance, is plainly flexing its muscles in Asia.

60.   Cincinnati loves to flex its muscle, and perhaps there is not a basketball team in the country that spends more time pumping iron.