cruciate ligament
Britishnoun
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Kansas City’s ground game was dangerous in Week 1, taking pressure off Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
During the first game of his fourth year with Jacksonville, Robinson tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and missed the rest of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
She made the U.S. women’s national team in 2018 and played junior college ball her freshman year but tore an anterior cruciate ligament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Spurs attacking midfielder Xavi Simons said "the first four days were the worst days of my life" as he recalled the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in April.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
When the doctor opened the knee up he discovered that Boobie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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