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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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Surgery to repair ligament damage in the elbow is scary for any pitcher, young or old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The position had become a potential worry for manager Arteta with his other natural option Ben White ruled out with a knee ligament injury.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Other medical advancements, like internal brace procedures for elbow ligament damage, are helping athletes such as Spencer Strider and Brock Purdy recover faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

She suffered a serious knee injury when she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in November 2022 and was forced to miss the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

It could be as bad as a broken bone or a blown suspensory ligament.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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