muscles

Example Sentences

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The net effect is that our heart delivers less blood and oxygen to our muscles, and our capacity for physical exertion drops.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

He’s also endorsed drinking raw milk, cutting added sugar and consuming more creatine, which is a natural compound that our muscles use as a source of energy.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

I was like an astronaut returning to Earth, getting reacquainted with my own muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which tell your muscles what to do.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Dodger’s ears kept flicking forward and back, and his muscles and gait were stiff.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz