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hamstring

[ham-string] / ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ /


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Teoscar Hernández, who is currently out with a hamstring injury, is scheduled to take live batting practice on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The 26-year-old missed nine games for Chelsea at the end of the season because of a hamstring injury.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

He was absent from the March internationals with a hamstring strain, however is hoping to be fit for some of the World Cup, which would be a massive boost for his country.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 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

I tried to follow his directions to the letter, but I felt a shooting pain through the front of my right quadriceps and down the back of my left hamstring.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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