soreness
Example Sentences
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He’s been dealing with lingering knee soreness and inflammation since at least mid-June, and his biceps issue has flared several times this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
He hasn’t pitched since July 3 because of soreness and threw a bullpen session last Friday in hopes of pitching one inning Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Although Ohtani hasn’t landed on the injured list for lingering inflammation and soreness in his left knee, he hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have suffered another setback as Ollie Robinson was ruled out with soreness in his right knee.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Hunger and soreness from running, climbing, wailing on his blues harp, and plain old not-eating.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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