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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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However, the new findings clearly show that oxygen diffusion within flight muscle tracheoles is not the limiting factor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

“The rain has swollen the river to a thick brown muscle, humped up in the middle by its own force,” Cal notices, inspecting the ground where Rachel’s body was found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Public health can be a powerful muscle for advancing affordability, and in New York City, we’re using it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

His wife’s trust flexed its muscle when it elected Miles Everson to the board over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

A muscle twitched under his jawbone on the left side of his face.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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