muscle
Example Sentences
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Reaves was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the rest of the regular season, and likely into the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Known for its tech-forward treatments in blood circulation, tissue health and cellular vitality, the studio offers therapies for toning skin, relieving muscle soreness and lymphatic drainage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
That can lead to rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle breakdown caused by overexertion that can result in kidney failure, said Francisco J. Amaro Gahete, a leading researcher focused on whole-body EMS.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
At the rate I was going, I’d be a match for the circus muscle man by evening.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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