MCL

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abbreviation

Marine Corps League

MCL

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noun

Examples of MCL in a Sentence

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Noun
Right tackle Jack Conklin was carted off during the second quarter in Week 1 and is out for the season with a torn ACL and MCL. Dan Labbe, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2023 While a standout at Georgia, Chubb previously tore the PCL, MCL and LCL in the same knee during a game in 2015, per NFL.com. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023 Of course, the Steelers got an enormous break of their own in the matchup with Browns two-time All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin suffering a torn ACL and MCL in the Sunday’s 24-3 victory over the Bengals. cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023 Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith sustained a mild MCL sprain in her right knee during Sunday’s 1-1 draw vs. the Washington Spirit, the Thorns announced Wednesday. oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023 According to state data, 22% of primary maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations in public water systems last year were for arsenic, and 22% were for nitrate, the highest of any contaminants. Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023 Though there were some bumps in the road after having suffered a torn MCL and torn ACL, over the next couple seasons after winning the Super Bowl. Irie Harris, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023 Pain Swelling, typically within six hours of an ACL injury ACL and MCL injuries typically occur among basketball, football, soccer, and skiing athletes. Yuliya Klochan, Health, 12 Aug. 2023 Burrow’s 2022 training camp was cut short due to an appendix removal, and his 2021 preseason was shortened to help in his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee during his rookie year in 2020. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of MCL was in 1988

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“MCL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MCL. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

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