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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Keenan had suffered rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening medical emergency caused by rapid, extensive skeletal muscle breakdown, which can be brought on by extreme exertion.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Troop commitments in the Middle East magnify the importance of Tokyo’s increasing military muscle in Asia.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

U.S. muscle cars are driven down the medieval streets here, where Americans outnumber Germans 2 to 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

One of the study's most notable findings was that women who did not meet current physical activity recommendations still benefited from greater muscle strength.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Benji watched the muscle in his father’s jaw tighten.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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