knee
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Jacquet suffered a shoulder injury in February and has recently struggled with a minor knee problem, but Liverpool are optimistic he could play next weekend against Como.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
When I was just a little boy, standing to my daddy’s knee, my pop took me to visit my Aunt Bill and Uncle Beverly on their farm outside Bardstown, Kentucky.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
Bethell suffered a knee injury during the ODI series against India in July and is set to be replaced by Cox, who made his Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Italian media reported that Sinner had his right knee checked at a Milan clinic, but announced there was no reason for concern, and there is zero indication that he’ll miss the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
She touched one knee and her voice rose.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
That wrist is how Alcaraz sculpts that spectacular drop shot that makes opponents quiver at the knees and would make Harry Hopman cry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Simon explained in her statement that she experienced arthritis in both of her knees and one hip prior to receiving her diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
“It’s getting more and more difficult to get by,” says Boonma, 57, whose own back and knees are starting to strain from lifting people without the help of hospital beds or other specialized medical equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Skipping the trip while the knees still work.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
So Peter got down on his knees at once, and pulled alongside the farmer.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
She said she kneed him after an encounter that lasted several minutes and fled the store.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2023
Bass suffered a severe neck injury in Week 8 of the 1975 season when he was kneed in the head while tackling New York Giants running back Joe Dawkins.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2022
Starting guard Reggie Jackson did play, scoring 19 points — but looked increasingly labored as the game wore on, after being kneed in the thigh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward left in fourth after sliding into third and getting kneed in the head by Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2021
I was so anxious to get past them I accidentally kneed Kelli in the thigh.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
He has also been fined three times: for roughing in 2021, kneeing in 2016 and embellishment in 2015.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
Tkachuk recived a double-minor for roughing, Foligno went off for roughing and and Boston’s Tomas Nosek picked up a minor for kneeing Rudolf Balcers on the initial hit.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
Orlov was back after serving a two-game suspension for kneeing Winnipeg’s Nikolaj Ehlers, who is on long-term injured reserve.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 24, 2022
Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov has been suspended two games for kneeing Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 19, 2022
I all but pounced onto Chubs’s back, both scaring him senseless and kneeing him in the kidney in the process.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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