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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Reaves returned from a Grade 2 left oblique muscle strain Wednesday, scoring 22 points on four-of-16 shooting with six assists, but his presence couldn’t stop the gradual decline of the Lakers offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

However, the club said on Wednesday that the problem is a "minor muscle injury" and that it is "anticipated" the Egypt international will recover in time to feature again before leaving the club.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Late-stage clinical data of Boehringer’s Survodutide weight-loss drug shows potential to predominantly target visceral fat instead of muscle, Chief Executive Shashank Deshpande said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The newly inaugurated Lyndon Johnson had sky-high support after John F. Kennedy’s assassination, political cover that arguably helped Johnson muscle civil rights legislation through Congress and escalate the Vietnam War.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

The muscle cramps had returned with a vengeance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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