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However, the 29-year-old tore an ACL in the Commanders’ 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at home, ending his year prematurely after just nine games. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Esteban Cardoza, the DSL manager last year, will shift to the ACL. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026 This week marked four weeks since Franz Wagner suffered a left high ankle sprain and one year since older brother Moe Wagner, underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026 The Future of Music Showcase will be held at ACL Live on Willie Nelson Boulevard in downtown Austin. Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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