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Noun
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In the prodromal phase, infected people have vague flu-like symptoms, often fever, fatigue, headache, body aches, abdominal cramps, and gastrointestinal disturbances.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026 -
The Star spoke to former KU guard Elmarko Jackson about Peterson’s full-body cramps at the NCAA Tournament.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In 2022, the couple was involved in a serious car accident that required Hayley to get four stitches on her forehead.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The gradual acceleration built over days and stitches.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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