charley horse

Example Sentences

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Once she yells about her charley horse what might have been a saucy turn degrades into an awkward limb pile because that is Miranda's avocation.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

Jackson had a charley horse that forced him to miss Friday’s stadium practice, so this game is the first time Jackson will appear in a game setting for Washington.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

So far this season Prust has played through a shoulder problem, a charley horse, this ankle issue, and probably some other hurts that were “just pain.”

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2011

I had a pretty bad charley horse yesterday, and I wasn't even sure I was going to play.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2010

The Adam’s apple or the charley horse or the butterflies in the stomach.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff