calf
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His coach, Danny Mackey, confirmed the Briton had set his sights on that goal since returning from the calf injury which ended his bid for gold at the World Championships in Tokyo last September.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The American striker was battling hulking Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic for a loose ball when he inadvertently raked Muharemovic’s right calf with his studs up, then landed on his ankle, twisting it awkwardly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
When Pulisic sat out the second group stage game against Australia with a calf injury, Pochettino designed a solution that gave the Americans a 2-0 victory anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
On the eve of England's first game of the tournament, Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento withdrew from the squad with a calf issue, with Trevoh Chalobah called up in his place.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
To Star, to the new calf soon to be born in the herd, to the taste of cool blue juice from the hoopberry press.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
The safari park lost its previous bull Thorn, who fathered 29 calves over the course of his life, in 2024.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
McClain’s other passion was competing on horseback, showing off skills to round up calves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Some males fathered more calves than others, but the difference was not as extreme as researchers had expected.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
But while his mates relax, he and his brother muck out the prize calves they are preparing for the Royal Bath & West Show.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Her legs dangled in the air, bare feet relaxed, a simple white dress flowing around her calves.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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