niggle
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Rogers has impressed under Tuchel, starting five and featuring in all eight of the games the German has managed - though a hamstring niggle could give Bellingham the opportunity to start against Serbia.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
Mbappe had received treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle picked up playing for Real Madrid last weekend.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
The only real moment of concern for the 2021 US Open champion was when she appeared to be bothered by a back niggle in the second set.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
"Every team in the world, if there's a little bit of niggle, I'm sure all their team-mates will jump in and help them out. That's what we did last week."
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
With a niggle of unease, Jesper wondered what else Rollins might have told Kaz.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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