cramp

Example Sentences

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"I just hate giving up," added the Spaniard after overcoming cramp and battling back from a 5-3 deficit in the deciding set against Zverev.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The Spaniard only narrowly avoided crashing out after a huge fright at 4-4 in the third set when he pulled up in pain with what appeared to be cramp.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

"It was hot today, I started to cramp a little bit in the third set," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Perry had retired earlier in her innings with cramp but came back to finish the job and whacked a six off Rana to get Australia over the line with six balls to spare.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

Maybe I caught a cramp in my fingers, I don’t know.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers