muscled

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Murphy gave Niecy Nash-Betts enough space and material in “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” for her to deliver an award-winning performance that muscled to the fore.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The Senate passed this rejiggered deal late last week, and the House muscled it through on Tuesday.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2026

Ibrahim Maza curled an inswinging cross into the six-yard box and Schick muscled his way across the culpable Ake to glance a header into the far corner.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

China has muscled into industries from fine wines to designer handbags to luxury watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

His neck was thick, powerful, and cruelly muscled; his arms were long, athletic to the point of being simian, threaded with veins, and covered with reddish hair.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy