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Then, after an arduous rehab, Phillips returned at the start of 2024 — only to play four games before safety Jordan Poyer flew into his leg against the Tennesse Titans, tearing his ACL. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025 And veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who rejoined the Sky in the offseason after two seasons with the Liberty, tore her ACL on Saturday, delivering a blow to the development of Chicago’s young players. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025 During Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season, Chubb was struck on his knee, resulting in a torn MCL and damaged ACL. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025 Not practicing because of injury were Brown (ankle surgery) and Mustapha (ACL rehab), as well as veteran George Odum and rookie Marques Sigle. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 May 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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