MCL

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abbreviation

Marine Corps League

MCL

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noun

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With Moses set to hit free agency, the Jets will likely look to get younger at the position after the veteran played through several injuries last year, including a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025 For the Texans, Kirk’s addition makes sense considering Tank Dell, their speedy, young receiver, is likely to miss the entire 2025 season after tearing an ACL, MCL and LCL and dislocating his kneecap in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in December. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL during the 2024 season and is likely going to take a bit to get back to regular action. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 There has been a lot of focus on England’s injury absentees, with Alex Greenwood’s MCL tear being a key concern ahead of the Euros. Michael Cox, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Sources inform Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN that rim-rolling center Daniel Gafford has incurred a Grade 3 right MCL sprain. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 There’s also the new McLaren Control Launcher (MCL), which allows the driver to customize certain drive dynamics and have the combination of those key adjustments available with one-button activation. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 Since a postseason-ending MCL sprain in 2022, Middleton has faced a litany of injuries, and this season is no exception. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will miss four to six weeks on the ice after suffering an MCL sprain, the team announced Friday. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of MCL was in 1988

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“MCL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MCL. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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