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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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Labor economists and union supporters said union victories in New York City could be hard to replicate elsewhere, but across the country unions have been flexing a bit more muscle in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Their findings showed that tracheoles typically occupy only about 1% or less of the flight muscle in most insect species.

From Science Daily Apr. 25, 2026

“I put on over 9 pounds of muscle in seven weeks after taking the therapy, despite not changing my workout or my diet.”

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

Saudi-backed Newcastle are one of five Premier League teams among the top eight as it stands as the English sides flex their financial muscle in Europe's elite competition.

From Barron's Jan. 21, 2026

Suddenly I’m acutely aware of the exact position of every muscle in my body.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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