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We also did not know that the Russian military had atrophied to such an extent.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2023

Llacsa’s sessions with Kuschert began in February, mainly as physical assessments — what she could and couldn’t do, how much the years in bed had atrophied her muscles.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2020

When he came out of it, he had to rehab to build up the muscles that had atrophied.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2020

“A lot of my legs and arms had atrophied — it was pretty ugly,” Mr. Welch says.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2012

They were loose because his legs had atrophied beyond normal clothing size—you could get two hands around his thighs and have your fingers touch.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom