hamstring
Example Sentences
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He has missed large chunks of this campaign because of a hamstring issue but has played 28 games in all competitions, helping the side to win the Carabao Cup against Arsenal at Wembley.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Doncic will undergo an MRI on Friday on the left hamstring injury he suffered in a 43-point loss to the Thunder.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Even more concerning than the Lakers’ 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday was watching superstar guard Luka Doncic hobble off the court with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
While centre Jade Shekells and scrum-half Ella Wyrwas are left out of Mitchell's initial selection with hamstring and knee injuries respectively, both might yet make a return before the end of the tournament.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
I massage a spasm from my hamstring as I march past the twelfth floor, and try to recover some of my lost air.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.