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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
Troop commitments in the Middle East magnify the importance of Tokyo’s increasing military muscle in Asia.
From Barron's • May 14, 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
A muscle in Jackson’s jaw flexes, but he says nothing.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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