physical

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And because children tend to spend more time outdoors than adults and engage in more physical activity, they may have higher exposure to outdoor air pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Challenger agreed: “Being able to do something in the physical world has real protections,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The gladiator depicted on the cover of “Those Who Are About to Die” has the beginnings of a pot belly and bears not the slightest physical resemblance to Kirk Douglas or Russell Crowe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Without clear terminology, it can be difficult to distinguish between structures formed by physical forces and those created by living organisms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“His symptoms are such that physical exertion is out of the question. Nathan here is your brother’s representative.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young