muscles

Example Sentences

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Any activity that makes your muscles work harder than usual counts.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

He’s also endorsed drinking raw milk, cutting added sugar and consuming more creatine, which is a natural compound that our muscles use as a source of energy.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The net effect is that our heart delivers less blood and oxygen to our muscles, and our capacity for physical exertion drops.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

I took a deep breath, filled my stomach up with air, and then made my muscles squeeze it out, so it pushed a big gust of wind over my voice box and out my mouth.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan