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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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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

England's one area of joy was the scrum and their muscle in the set-piece saw Ford narrow the gap early in the second half.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

Every muscle in her body began to relax.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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