muscle
Example Sentences
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He and Chip were both equally tall and gangly—it wasn’t like Jonah had any extra muscles for fighting off attackers.
From Literature
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The new French shift comes at a time when the country's farmers have been flexing their political muscle.
From Barron's
Michelle got serious about her new sport, training every day, eating right, building muscle.
From Los Angeles Times
Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation.
From Barron's
“I’m not strong enough to maintain and train that without getting injured. My muscles simply cannot take it.”
From Los Angeles Times
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