calf
Example Sentences
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Reaves, who missed six weeks with a calf injury this season, has started in 22 consecutive games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Hachimura got imaging on his right calf and it came back clear, coach JJ Redick said, after he took a hit in the leg against Miami on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Animal remains were also placed in the grave, including a butchered calf.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
Fellow centre-half Lisandro Martinez missed Monday's win at Everton with a calf problem which Carrick regards as "a small issue" that will not keep the Argentine out "for very long".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
There is still good grass in the far fields down the road, water in the pond, and the calf will keep the fresh cow milked.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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