ACL
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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"It was basically an ACL tear, and your career was basically over," says McKechnie.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The Sparks missed the playoffs by two games last season, with Brink missing the first half as she recovered from an ACL tear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
When I had my ACL done, I watched it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Just days before the 2026 Winter Olympics, Vonn tore her ACL in a crash at a World Cup downhill event in France.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Ever since I tore my ACL in October and had the surgery to reattach the tendon, I haven’t been able to do anything in PE.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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