injury list

British

noun

the people who are unable to participate in a sport as expected, due to illness or injury

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With an extensive injury list, this was always going to be a big ask for Ireland.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

And the two teams at the bottom of that injury list happen to be the Eagles and the Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

They already have a sizeable injury list with forwards Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz having been out long term, while captain Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke are also currently sidelined.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Frank lost captain Cristian Romero in the pre-match warm-up to adductor issue and Mathys Tel finished with his knee wrapped in a heavy bandage as the pair joined Tottenham's long injury list.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

A right ankle injury, which sent him to the injury list twice, limited him to just 97 games and his .225 batting average and 78 hits were his lowest totals for a full season.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

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