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muscular

[muhs-kyuh-ler] / ˈmʌs kyə lər /


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It was muscular and devastating, and we should do it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In 2005 the long-haired, muscular teenage sensation announced himself to the world by winning the French Open at his first attempt, beating world number one Roger Federer in the semi-finals on his 19th birthday.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

His muscular tone, rhythmic attack and roaming improvisational style set him apart and inspired several generations of tenor saxophonists, including John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Branford Marsalis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"We also showed that differences in body size did not explain the muscular strength relationship with death," he says.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Cupid became visible—a lean, muscular young man with snowy white wings, straight black hair, a simple white frock and jeans.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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