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hamstring

[ham-string] / ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ /


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And his absence will be felt since Davies, sidelined since May 6 with a hamstring injury, is not only the team’s best player but also its captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The 38-year-old Messi had not featured for Argentina in the build-up to their title defence after injuring a hamstring playing for Inter Miami in late May.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

There was more good news for Arteta as he said that Noni Madueke, who came off with a hamstring issue in Arsenal's match against Crystal Palace last weekend, is available for selection.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But, after suffering two significant hamstring tears during her first year as the reigning Olympic champion, she is not taking anything for granted.

From BBC • May 29, 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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