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The reigning European champions open qualifying with a visit to Bulgaria before heading to the home of Super Lig side Konyaspor, where both Rodri and Dani Carvajal could feature following returns from ACL injuries. Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025 While praising Vandersloot’s abilities and leadership, Reese balked at the prospect of building the roster around a point guard attempting to return from an ACL tear at age 36. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 Courtney Vandersloot, who tore her ACL early this season, was their biggest signing in the past free agency period. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025 After losing Marc Bernal here to a season-ending ACL rupture last year, getting out of Vallecas in one piece and without major injuries would also be a blessing. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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