soreness
Example Sentences
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“I depend on soreness in my athletes. Soreness is the governor of training.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Nacua was sidelined for a victory over the New York Giants and Sunday’s defeat by the Denver Broncos because of a hip injury that caused groin and abdominal soreness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Rams star receiver Puka Nacua remains sidelined because of groin soreness and his status for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos is unclear, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Manager Dave Roberts did not call it a setback as the two-way star has been working to get back on the mound after lingering inflammation and soreness in his left knee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Seabiscuit would have a full month to recover, ample time, said Smith, for him to work the soreness out of those knees.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
