hairline fracture
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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With chilling nonchalance, Victor observes the start of a hairline fracture that will eventually produce a painful crack.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2025
He batted a shockingly low .165 with a .542 OPS, hitting only 10 home runs while missing two months after suffering a hairline fracture in his left leg the first week of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
It ended up being a hairline fracture in the floor.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
He was on the injured list from July 16 to Aug. 27 because of a hairline fracture near his right wrist.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
I remember Caleb telling her that it would only take a month to mend, because it was a hairline fracture.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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