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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Neatly arranged vehicles sit atop rubber playground turf, sometimes with themes to match, such as a soccer goal next to the Chrysler minivans and a faux racetrack for the Dodge muscle cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Earlier work from Blau's laboratory showed that prostaglandin E2 is critical for muscle stem cell function.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The Arsenal attacker missed part of the domestic season climax through a muscle injury, though he did return in time for the club's run-in as they won the Premier League title.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Jake got behind the man, wrapped his arms around his belly, and gave five fist thrusts to the abdomen, pulling up as he yanked in to engage the diaphragmatic muscle.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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