Examples of ACL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since its inception in 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played a pivotal role in the music series’ half-century. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 July 2024 Chacón, Stewart-Baynes back in action In weeks past, rookie winger Kimani Stewart-Baynes (groin) and center back Daniel Chacón (ACL) have been doing light running on the sidelines during training, rarely getting the chance to participate in drills or dribble a ball. Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 27 June 2024 Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink suffered a torn left ACL in her rookie season. Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 20 June 2024 Sparks rookie starter Cameron Brink suffers torn ACL, expected to miss season. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 Nina Dobrev is continuing to recover from a dirt bike accident that caused the Vampire Diaries alum to undergo surgery on her ACL, meniscus, and fractured knee. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024 That’s what the Chiefs consistently inflict on the 49ers, such as their Super Bowl matchups in the 2019 and 2023 seasons, plus a 2018 Chiefs home win (Jimmy Garoppolo torn ACL) and a 2022 Chiefs road win (44-23). Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 Hulu will broadcast highlights from ACL throughout weekend one. Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 May 2024 Brooks, fresh out of Texas, had a remarkable season cut a few games short after tearing his ACL. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ACL was in 1981

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Cite this Entry

“ACL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ACL. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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