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knee

[nee] / ni /
NOUN
body part
Synonyms
STRONG
patella
WEAK
popliteal

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Battling a chronic knee injury in the latter stages of the season, Curry watched from the sideline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes came off with a knee issue against Southampton on Saturday, while captain Martin Odegaard is building up his fitness after his own injury issues and was substituted after an hour.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A knee injury in pre-season ruined his chance of an early impact and then a joint infection kept him out until the final few games.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Over the years, Mr. Woods has undergone at least seven back surgeries and multiple procedures on his left knee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A little accented voice rose from Zeke’s knee with a chortle.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness

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