ACL
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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In his sixth game, he sustained another ACL injury and was out for 14 months.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In Season 3, Rhaenyra Targaryen finally gets to pick up a weapon, a feat that Emma D’Arcy says was a long time coming and nearly hampered by an ACL injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Although ACL injuries can be surgically repaired, roughly half of affected people develop osteoarthritis in the injured joint within about 15 years.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
James Maddison, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons all sustained long-term ACL injuries, while Dejan Kulusevski missed the entire campaign after requiring surgery on a serious knee injury from the end of the 2024-25 season.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
I’ll never forgive myself for the stupid decision that led to my torn ACL.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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