muscles

Example Sentences

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Polio is a highly infectious viral disease: While many who contract it experience mild symptoms, for some it results in serious damage to the nerve cells that control muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

We are still early in the Warsh chairmanship, but investors will need to dust off their macro muscles.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

"My inner child suddenly returned, all the sore muscles disappeared, and I feel happy. Very happy," said Intan.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

While still an effective painkiller, ibuprofen can be a better choice for period pain because it blocks the production of prostaglandins - the chemical responsible for causing the cramping contractions of muscles in the womb.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The muscles in the backs of his legs tingled, wanting to take off, all but screaming, Run!

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix