calf
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Hopeful return: Reliever Shawn Armstrong, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract last offseason, has been sidelined since July 24 with a calf strain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
A calf strain had kept Jung sidelined since July 21 and Eovaldi had been out since Aug. 7 with elbow inflammation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Also dropped is opener Imam-ul-Haq, who was criticised at Lord's for not attempting to bat in either innings after suffering a calf injury while fielding on the opening day.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
After cradling it the entire way home like a Faberge calf, I felt like writing a sonnet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The calf would get the pail wallering around on the ground and spill half the milk out.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
The rancher is selling calves for record sums, but is not better off because he has higher costs.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
And pulsing is no joke — one exercise left my calves shaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“It couldn’t come at a worse time, as a lot of producers will be selling their calves over the next few months.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
He was looking down at the sun-bathed afghan where it covered Franny’s calves and ankles.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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