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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
sprain .
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Examples
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" I remember looking at Braylon and thinking, he ' s running away from that defensive back, " said Mr. Woody, who left the game in the first half with what he termed a sprained MCL.
Sanchez Works His Magic Scott Cacciola 2010
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Josh Cribbs is questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit with what he described as a sprained neck, but said he intends to play.
unknown title 2009
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Boldin sprained his shoulder in Arizona's scoreless third quarter.
Boldin, Breaston came through with attention on Fitzgerald 2009
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Rodgers was one of a handful of Packers players who were hurt Sunday: linebacker Clay Matthews strained his left hamstring; tight end Donald Lee hurt his shoulder; tight end Jermichael Finley was carted off the field with a bad knee after Green Bay's second offensive play and will have medical tests Monday; defensive lineman Ryan Pickett left two plays later with a sprained ankle; and safety Derrick Martin sprained a knee.
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Rodgers was one of a handful of Packers players who were hurt Sunday: linebacker Clay Matthews strained his left hamstring; tight end Donald Lee hurt his shoulder; tight end Jermichael Finley was carted off the field with a bad knee after Green Bay's second offensive play and will have medical tests Monday; defensive lineman Ryan Pickett left two plays later with a sprained ankle; and safety Derrick Martin sprained a knee.
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But my experiences over the years showed me that even the most perfect PLF†™ s can result in sprained ankles, broken legs, shattered clavicles (collar bones), fractured hips, dislocated shoulders, etc.
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Fargas had 26 carries for 89 yards, giving him 1,009 for the season, but left in the fourth quarter with what he described as a sprained MCL in his right knee.
USATODAY.com 2007
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Martin sprained his right knee midway through the second quarter, but did return to carry the ball five times in the second half for 27 yards.
USATODAY.com 2003
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Sacramento reserve forward Tyrone Corbin sprained his left knee while colliding with teammate Jon Barry in the second quarter and did not return. ...
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Favre exited that game with what was called a sprained right shoulder.
Brett Favre's streak ends as quarterback is on Vikings' inactive list Mark Maske 2010
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