muscle in
Example Sentences
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"Judging by the lengthy list of criminal cases in which he stood accused, Ahmed was equally proficient in running a criminal enterprise as he was conducting constituency service," wrote Milan Vaishnav in his book When Crime Pays: Money and Muscle in Indian Politics.
From BBC
Markets change, commodity prices fluctuate, overseas competitors can muscle in.
From New York Times
He has gained around 12kg of muscle in the past 15 months as a result of privileged genetics, a regime involving the consumption of enormous quantities of quality food, coupled with hugely demanding training circuits and a relaxed life style incorporating periods of meditation which he uses to ensure his mind is in the right place.
From BBC
“I could use muscle in my arms, I could use some biceps. But my coach took one look at me and said, ‘All right, we’re teaching this kid how to cox,’ ” she said.
From Seattle Times
Now, board certified licensed plastic surgeons make sure fat is injected subcutaneously, above the muscle, in order to avoid injury to the gluteal vein.
From Salon
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