ligament
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I’ve had sports injuries over the years, and it felt like that—a torn ligament, maybe.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
“Early on, I let things affect how I approach my work and by the time I got my mind right, I tore a ligament in my wrist,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Morris is still returning from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that has ruled her out for nine months, while Layzell has had multiple setbacks since impressing in a 2-0 win over Barcelona in October 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Dear God, let that not be a ligament or tendon I need to run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
His room smelled of turpentine, which Doc had prescribed as a liniment for the pulled ligament.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
