muscle
Example Sentences
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It triggers involuntary muscle contractions around the neck that make the head shake.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
And old-fashioned muscle still works: Saudi Arabia in recent years has also controlled Yemen’s naval and airspace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In animal studies, the molecule reduced appetite and body weight while avoiding several common side effects such as nausea, constipation, and muscle loss.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
After just two weeks, muscle mass can fall by as much as 20%.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
I looked at him doubtfully: thin and drawn, with thighs and arms so puny that no muscle showed even when he flexed them.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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