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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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The position had become a potential worry for manager Arteta with his other natural option Ben White ruled out with a knee ligament injury.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Elbow ligament reconstruction, the revolutionary procedure named for former All-Star Tommy John, has practically become a rite of passage for young pitchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov sprained a ligament in his knee, but he will be ready for training camp.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She suffered a serious knee injury when she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in November 2022 and was forced to miss the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Late in December, Seabiscuit overstepped in a workout and kicked himself in the left foreleg, dinging the suspensory ligament.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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