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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Koike is the public face of Japan’s multibillion-dollar effort to muscle back into an industry it used to dominate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

It would also be embarrassing if the governor tried to muscle candidates aside and failed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Symptoms often include seizures, muscle weakness, paralysis, and delayed development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Except for grasping the glass, he hasn’t moved a muscle.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen