cramp
Example Sentences
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"I just hate giving up," added the Spaniard after overcoming cramp and battling back from a 5-3 deficit in the deciding set against Zverev.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
However, if they claim to have an injury but the physiotherapist or doctor decides they have cramp, they will be told by the chair umpire to immediately resume playing.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
The Spaniard only narrowly avoided crashing out after a huge fright at 4-4 in the third set when he pulled up in pain with what appeared to be cramp.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
Renshaw brought up his maiden T20 century off 48 balls but started to cramp and was run out for 102 attempting a tight second run.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
Several plays later, he left the game limping with a cramp and did not return.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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