cramp
Example Sentences
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Matt Freese, the Harvard-educated starting goalkeeper, had a brain cramp of epic proportions when he stepped outside of the box and failed to corral a ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
But the stress levels increased for Zverev in a dramatic fourth set where he twice fell a break down, produced a series of costly double faults and needed electrolytes to fight off cramp.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
The limits can cramp longtime residents who may want to move but are tied to a home for the property-tax savings, he added.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 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
A sharp cramp gripped Cole’s leg, then his other leg started cramping.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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