Examples of ACL in a Sentence

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Tyreek Chappell missed all but two games in 2024 after tearing his ACL and partially tearing his MCL. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026 Plus other contact plays, including the bump with Jimmy Butler during Monday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors that left Butler sidelined for the season with a torn ACL. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 The Magic center recently returned to the court after missing a year-plus due to a torn left ACL and has been a part of the organization since 2020-21. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 With his departure, the Warriors were down both Kuminga and Jimmy Butler, who was recently lost for the season with an ACL tear. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ACL

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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 30 Jan. 2026.

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