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

He was bound to make his first All-Star Game before being sidelined for more than a month because of a calf injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Jalibert duly hit form, returned and, but for a minor calf problem that ruled him out of the win over Italy, would have started all five of this year's Six Nations matches.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let out a heavy sigh.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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