calf

Example Sentences

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Calf injuries, even the most minor, have been major concerns for the NBA since three stars suffered Achilles tendon tears during last season’s playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Calf injuries are notoriously tricky in the NBA, with Luka Doncic missing time with a recurring calf problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

It currently features work by Shana Yellow Calf Lukinich, and will be showcased in the gallery through the end of 2023.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Intense heat from the so-called Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon wildfire left soil unable to absorb water, turning hillsides into life-threatening debris flows during summer monsoon rains.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2022

In the morning she was still dancing and the Red Calf had to take its breakfast of dandelions all by itself because the Red Cow could not remain still enough to eat.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers