sinews

Example Sentences

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It’s hard to imagine a greater accomplishment than to achieve peace while stiffening the sinews of deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The summit in London was an attempt by the prime minister both to calm diplomatic brows and stiffen diplomatic sinews.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

“The idea was just to go look at the muscles and sinews that would be a good reference for us when we build it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Among the findings are arrows preserved with their original feathers, remains of fibres, and two bowstrings made of animal sinews, which are the oldest found so far in Europe.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

They noted his bearing and the strength in his chest; they saw the sinews in his throat.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson