muscles

Example Sentences

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Any activity that makes your muscles work harder than usual counts.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Researchers found unusual features in the dinosaur's neck vertebrae that served as attachment points for muscles and helped protect blood vessels.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

And the more I watch it, the more I think good improv and good cooking — especially budget cooking — rely on the exact same muscles.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

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 still couldn’t see the booted man’s face, but he had a general impression of bulk, of muscles.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix