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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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Charlisse Leger-Walker, a transfer from Washington State, spent the year on the sideline recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I’ve had sports injuries over the years, and it felt like that—a torn ligament, maybe.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

"Due to his crash he suffered injuries, most likely bone and ligament damage in particular to his right knee and also right wrist," said team doctor Lorenz Emmert.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He has featured in 18 Premier League games this season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Old Charlie and his mule were both string-halted, each having a tight ligament in the leg that made him limp.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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