stress fracture
noun
: a usually hairline fracture of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress
Examples of stress fracture in a Sentence
The gymnast developed a stress fracture in her ankle.
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Bland suffered a stress fracture in training camp and was activated on Oct. 30.
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Usman Khawaja, Travis Head and Steve Smith have all been averaging less than 30 in their past eight matches, a problem that has been exacerbated by Green’s absence through a stress fracture of the spine.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
But between her freshman and sophomore seasons, Barnes missed about four months with a stress fracture in her lower back.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
When healthy is an important phrase here, as Blackburn only recently returned to the mound having missed two months with a stress fracture in his foot.
—Brittany Ghiroli, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Usman Khawaja, Travis Head and Steve Smith have all been averaging less than 30 in their past eight matches, a problem that has been exacerbated by Green’s absence through a stress fracture of the spine.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
But between her freshman and sophomore seasons, Barnes missed about four months with a stress fracture in her lower back.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
When healthy is an important phrase here, as Blackburn only recently returned to the mound having missed two months with a stress fracture in his foot.
—Brittany Ghiroli, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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