niggle
Example Sentences
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"I think he'll power through even if he has a little niggle," said Brook.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
Mbappe had received treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle picked up playing for Real Madrid last weekend.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
Kartal, who has been managing a knee niggle in recent months, suffered physically in a 6-3 1-6 6-1 defeat against Brazilian 18th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025
Enrique did not elaborate and said that Dembele had a "niggle" and it was "nothing serious".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025
With a niggle of unease, Jesper wondered what else Rollins might have told Kaz.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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