MCL

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abbreviation

Marine Corps League

MCL

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noun

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Noun
The Dallas Cowboys linebacker tore the ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee during Dallas’ Week 14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 This is a huge development for the Lions, a team ravaged by injuries all season long, as Montgomery suffered an MCL injury in Week 15. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025 Rodgers appeared on the injury report with an MCL issue, casting doubt on his availability for Week 17. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 Higbee was on the physically unable to perform list after tearing his back ACL and MCL last postseason. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024 On Monday, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell said Montgomery would have season-ending surgery to address the MCL sprain. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Running back David Montgomery, who had scored 12 rushing touchdowns and gained 1,116 yards from scrimmage as a rusher and receiver, sprained his MCL and could miss the rest of the season. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024 Campbell also confirmed that running back David Montgomery is lost for the year due to an MCL injury. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024 Moss was estimated to be a limited participant, which would mark the first time he’s participated in any official capacity since injuring his right MCL on Nov. 24 at Las Vegas. Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024

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 18 Jan. 2025.

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