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The Maryland guard and energy provider off the bench tore her ACL on Jan. 14 and will miss the remainder of the season. Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025 The Magic ruled out Gary Harris (left hamstring strain), Mac McClung (G League) and Moritz Wagner (torn ACL) for Monday’s game in Miami. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 For instance, research highlights that female athletes are disproportionately prone to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries—up to eight times more likely than their male counterparts. Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Maryland women’s basketball junior guard Bri McDaniel will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL, the team announced Tuesday. Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for ACL 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ACL was in 1981

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“ACL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ACL. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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