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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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"We have a massive coffee culture now and people don't realise the impact coffee has on their bladder muscle which can cause increased urinary frequency," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“The muscle memory from the post-‘liberation day’ selloff is still clearly with investors,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Reilly Wealth, during an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He first hurt his back during that historic round, pulling a muscle while hitting out of deep rough.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

When it is pushed that way, it can lead to muscle strain, irritated discs and long-term back pain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In some cases this is obvious: a kite won’t help me understand how a bird flies, or a steam engine how a muscle works.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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