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Synonymous with James Bond, the late Scottish star first found fame through modelling and body-building before landing a few small theatre and TV roles.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2025

The full Arnold Sports Festival was canceled last year, though a small body-building competition was held in September.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2022

Jenner’s campaign invites inevitable comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former body-building champion turned movie star, businessman and reality television host who was elected governor during the 2003 recall.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2021

My power-lifting and body-building buddies got a shout-out in the acknowledgements.

From The New Yorker Nov. 7, 2019

Veal and pork also contain much body-building matter, but the stomach must work hard to prepare them for use.

From Health Lessons Book 1 by Alvin Davison




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