cramp
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After a measured start, the 35-year-old moved through the gears, before showing the first signs of cramp as he neared his half-century, which came up with his fifth four in 71 balls.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Matt Freese, the Harvard-educated starting goalkeeper, had a brain cramp of epic proportions when he stepped outside of the box and failed to corral a ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The limits can cramp longtime residents who may want to move but are tied to a home for the property-tax savings, he added.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
However, if they claim to have an injury but the physiotherapist or doctor decides they have cramp, they will be told by the chair umpire to immediately resume playing.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
I feel as if I’ve been awake for days and running hard; my chest hurts, my muscles cramp as if they’re out of sugar.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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