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knee

[nee] / ni /
NOUN
body part
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How many offensive linemen will the Chargers keep in the wake of starting center Tyler Biadasz’ season-ending left knee injury?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

On the top of the building, Kuznetsov went down on one knee and appeared to propose to Nikolau, before they kissed and embraced as news helicopters swirled around them.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Shohei Ohtani is on the mend from a left knee injury and could be ready to return to the pitching rotation soon.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, defender Chadi Riad was stretchered off with a serious knee injury in the 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

But right now, EG was quiet, and Kiki was smiling in her neon pink, orange, and purple knee socks.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

For example, holding a yoga pose beyond your range of motion may injure your lower back, shoulders or knees.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

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

During the 2008 financial crisis, the Troubled Asset Relief Program was built for companies that had been brought to their knees.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 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

He leans into my knees, letting me rub him behind his ears.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Redick said Doncic was injured when he was kneed by Clippers guard Bagdan Bogdanovic during Saturday night’s loss at Intuit Dome.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

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

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

James scored just 16 points on five-of-14 shooting, tumbling to the court in a heap in the first half after kneeing Brown in the back during an awkward defensive possession.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 25, 2023

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

Neel kept kneeing and elbowing his way forward, steadying the flashlight as he pushed away branches and roots.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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