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sinew

[sin-yoo] / ˈsɪn yu /


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But so much of the sort of sinew or the connective tissue between scenes and sequences comes from a process of yes and, yes and, yes and, which is the first rule of improv.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Many other Ukrainian soldiers are still straining every sinew on the front lines, trying to at least slow the Russian advance.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

The nearly photorealistic face of Senua, the unconventional hero of this 10th-century revenge tale, as she grimaces with every sinew taut, her veins bulging.

From New York Times • May 20, 2024

I strained every sinew in training to try and find that one delivery that would click me back in to gear.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2023

The sinew binding felt faintly warm, giving him the courage to step down onto the cave floor.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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