muscles

Example Sentences

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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

After 225 days stuck in a front-line foxhole, the Ukrainian infantryman's muscles were so weak he could barely walk.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Since he started building his leg and glute muscles two years ago, the L.A. resident says his posture has improved, and he’s never been more agile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

I used my stomach muscles to add a bit more heft to the groan.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan