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muscle in

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  1. Also, muscle in on. Forcibly intrude on or interfere with something, as in The children were determined not to allow the school bully to muscle in, or No more muscling in on our policy decisions! [Colloquial; 1920s]


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Typical symptoms include a fever of 38°C or higher, fatigue, muscle pain, and gastrointestinal problems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The largest decreases were seen in men and in people who reported joint or muscle pain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Early symptoms resemble those of other, more common diseases: fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In advanced stages of famine, as the body begins to consume itself, the victim suffers muscle pain, heart disturbances, loss of hair, dizziness, shortness of breath, extreme sensitivity to cold, physical and mental exhaustion.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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