muscles

Example Sentences

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But in a pessimistic reading, we could say that audiences didn’t want to see a big guy with a lot of muscles disappear into a character’s psyche.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The net effect is that our heart delivers less blood and oxygen to our muscles, and our capacity for physical exertion drops.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The exoskeleton made me feel like I had infinite endurance so I kept going, and my other muscles paid the price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

His muscles tightened, ready to help him bolt out of there if he needed to.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste