Examples of ACL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The drop in lower-extremity injuries, such as knee injuries and ACL tears, was especially pronounced, with those injuries hitting a four-year low. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2024 The team is currently without star rookie Cameron Brink, who tore her ACL earlier this year. Sam Joseph, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024 In a study published as part of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2024), AIs, and specifically LLMs, are, in their words, inherently controllable, predictable and safe. David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2024 July 24 Linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), safety Talanoa Hufanga (ACL), defensive lineman Drake Jackson (knee) open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 The list of women competitors with ACL tears is stunning. Amy West, STAT, 2 Aug. 2024 The knee can also experience tear in one of four ligaments, with the most common being the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024 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

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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 18 Sep. 2024.

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