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tendon

[ten-duhn] / ˈtɛn dən /
NOUN
band of tissue
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Dear God, let that not be a ligament or tendon I need to run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

When they close, they actually lock in place, thanks to a series of tendon notches that allow them to ratchet their grip tighter and tighter.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The veteran superstar had a back operation in September 2024 and was rehabilitating from that setback when he announced in March of 2025 that he had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

He has consulted fellow Spaniard Santi Cazorla, who was sidelined for 636 days after gangrene ravaged his Achilles tendon, and takes inspiration from the former Arsenal midfielder's comeback.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The tendon of his jaw was working, so I knew he was preparing a revelation.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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