cruciate
Example Sentences
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After helping the Blues win the Treble in 2023 then triumphing at the Euros with Spain a year later, an anterior cruciate ligament injury derailed Rodri's dominance somewhat.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
She made the U.S. women’s national team in 2018 and played junior college ball her freshman year but tore an anterior cruciate ligament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Manuel Ugarte was set to be sold but the Uruguay international has been ruled out for an extended period with cruciate knee ligament damage.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
However, Leonard tore his anterior cruciate ligament during that run and left L.A. and the NBA wondering “What if?” — the everlasting theme of Steve Ballmer’s ownership of the Clippers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
When the doctor opened the knee up he discovered that Boobie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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