- plural of sinew.
sinews
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These dot-plot predictions, in turn, can influence current or future changes in stock or bond prices, the sinews of financial markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
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
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
Tiger bone is believed to strengthen bones and sinews, provide pain relief and help get rid of wind.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2023
No other blade, not though mightier hands had wielded it, would have dealt that foe a wound so bitter, cleaving the undead flesh, breaking the spell that knit his unseen sinews to his will.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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