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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Neatly arranged vehicles sit atop rubber playground turf, sometimes with themes to match, such as a soccer goal next to the Chrysler minivans and a faux racetrack for the Dodge muscle cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The largest decreases were seen in men and in people who reported joint or muscle pain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Most often, cramping is a normal part of the menstrual cycle when the womb muscle contracts to help shed its lining as a period.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

He wants every muscle, every vein, to be accurate.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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