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While Martinez is still making his way back from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) suffered in February, Yoro has shone in pre-season and his availability will be crucial if United are to build threateningly from the back under Amorim. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025 The 49ers desperately need the star wideout, who tore his ACL and MCL in a Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, back in the lineup after trading Pro Bowl WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders during the offseason. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025 Brandon Aiyuk also tore his ACL, just weeks after signing a new extension with the 49ers. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 In 2015, a devastating tear of his ACL, MCL, and meniscus forced him to vacate the WWE Championship and miss WrestleMania. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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