as in strength
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
the justices displayed great intellectual depth and sinew in writing their opinion on this case
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Their bones, their organs, their sinew, their musculature.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 May 2024
His default play is based on straining every sinew and reacting as if each point is a fight to the finish.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Chips are the sinews and synapses of modern society.
—Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Finally, combat is the sinew holding the bones of the adventure together.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 May 2024
His default play is based on straining every sinew and reacting as if each point is a fight to the finish.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Chips are the sinews and synapses of modern society.
—Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Finally, combat is the sinew holding the bones of the adventure together.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
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Built to its lot lines on all sides, the landmarked tower has a palazzo-type facade that extends from ground to roof, meant to assure of its strength and stability.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Selzer’s poll could be a sign of Harris’s strength with white voters in that region of the country, which could augur well for her in neighboring Wisconsin.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Education and community engagement appear to be two areas of unique strength for Shelley, who even in a brief interview spoke passionately and persuasively about the power of music.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aching muscles.Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Brazilian had been sidelined for the crucial game against Barcelona after picking up a muscle injury late on in the victory over Borussia Dortmund, but is now back in action.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sinew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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