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athlete
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big(adjective, person, body, strong, sound)
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bulky(adjective, person, body, strong, solid)
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event(noun, contention)
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flexible
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flourishing(adjective, strong, tough, fit, solid)
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graceful(smooth, fine, smart, attractive, elegant)
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heavy(adjective, person, body, strong, sound)
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herculean(vigorous, sturdy, robust, brawny, well-built)
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hulking(strong, solid, sturdy, robust, stout)
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in fine fettle(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, tough)
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intense(adjective, strong, tough, energetic, powerful)
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jaunty
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lithe(adjective, sharp, fit, lively, sprightly)
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nimble(adjective, fit, sprightly, supple, sporty)
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potent(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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powerfully built(expression, adjective, person, body, strong)
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rosy-cheeked(adjective, person, strong, tough, fit)
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rough(strong, tough, fit, healthy, well)
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safe and sound(adjective, person, strong, tough, fresh)
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