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niggle

[nig-uhl] / ˈnɪg əl /


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Rogers has impressed under Tuchel, starting five and featuring in all eight of the games the German has managed - though a hamstring niggle could give Bellingham the opportunity to start against Serbia.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

"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

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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