sinew
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Reacting later on Wednesday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood insisted the government will "strain every sinew" to keep the Jewish community safe following the attack.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The nearly photorealistic face of Senua, the unconventional hero of this 10th-century revenge tale, as she grimaces with every sinew taut, her veins bulging.
From New York Times • May 20, 2024
When man-of-the-match Dan Biggar walked gingerly off the field after straining every sinew to kick a final conversion, Wales led 32-14 with 15 minutes remaining.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2023
Bud wasn’t physically imposing, not all sinew and shoulders — but he was meticulously built.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2023
I did not even go back to the reef for my canoe, though I did take the shaft and the head of the spear, which had cost me much labor, and the sinew line.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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"Beowulf," Vocabulary from the epic poem
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