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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Built in the world's second-largest consumer market, they already have scale and operational muscle.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The symptoms of muscle tension dysphonia tend to carry over into laughing, singing, and changing the pitch of one’s voice.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

BPC-157, for example, is popular for muscle recovery, and people who use GHK-Cu say it improves skin health.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

In animal studies, the molecule reduced appetite and body weight while avoiding several common side effects such as nausea, constipation, and muscle loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

He began to put on bulk and muscle and he seemed to be in perfect physical shape.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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