How to Use cramp in a Sentence
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Aegon took the crown, news of which gives Rhaenyra a cramp.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
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Scott did not play in the second half due to cramps, Freeze said.
—Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2023
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At one time, quinine was sold over the counter for cramps.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
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The risk of getting a cramp from too much salami is low.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 20 July 2021
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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Scott had a cramp at the time.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2021
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Melanie later said Bloom had complained about leg cramps in the days leading up to his death.
—Laura Barcella, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
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The second half, a lot of guys stayed down for cramps and grabbing their faces and making the game difficult.
—Evan Dudley, al, 8 June 2023
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Upon returning to the dugout, Ohtani grabbed a banana; the fruit is said to prevent cramps.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
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In the eighth inning, Brusdar Graterol left the game after four pitches with what Roberts said was a cramp in his side.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022
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Peters by now had developed a cramp and soon dropped out.
—Milt Marmor, Star Tribune, 2 Aug. 2020
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My body wasn’t used to the cramps and the drastic hormonal differences.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
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Pinto came off in the 63rd minute for Santiago Arias due to cramps.
—The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2023
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The pad can be used for menstrual cramps, back pain, and muscle tension all over your body.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
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Persistent cramps also forced him to sit out the final minutes of a few games that the Bruins went on to lose.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
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Angels manager Phil Nevin said after the game Ohtani left due to cramps.
—Ian Harrison, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
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Jacob finished with a team-high 16 points despite battling a leg cramp in the fourth quarter.
—Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2022
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Williams was sidelined by a leg cramp injury after he was tackled 22-yard run in the third quarter.
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2020
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Arissa gets a cramp and is helped back to shore with another time penalty for Silver.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2021
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Jackson went off with cramp in the third quarter, leaving back up Trace McSorley in charge.
—Calum Trenaman, CNN, 15 Dec. 2020
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Relevant injuries Martinez left the game late in the second quarter with a cramp.
—Ndaschel, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2023
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Currie said that hotness lasts for three hours, and leads to stomach cramps that stay for another four.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
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More commonly known as a charley horse, a nighttime leg cramp is when the muscles in a leg quickly tighten up.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2024
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The herb might lower blood sugar and cholesterol and ease menstrual cramps.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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The freshman had help from senior Empress Nordeus, who powered through a calf cramp to score 21 points and matched Coston’s at-rim attacks.
—Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2023
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Riley left the Juggernauts' drive just three plays earlier with a cramp.
—Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2020
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Suddenly, Evans got a cramp in his leg and pitched forward, falling onto the pizza and breaking the table in two.
—Monte Burke, Field & Stream, 27 Aug. 2020
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Ohtani was pulled after suffering a cramp to his middle finger while Detmers gave up seven runs and nine hits to the Mariners.
—Annika Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023
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Your hand just cradles the device—no more cramps—and the straps also reduce accidental drops.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2023
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People who are exposed to the kind of E. coli known as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can get cramps, bloody diarrhea and kidney failure.
—Carma Hassan, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024
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Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
- Writing for such a long time may cramp your hand.
- His leg was cramping so badly he could hardly move it.
- The new regulations may cramp the company's financial growth.
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Aboard cramped private trawlers, the monitors record the health of fish and of the sea.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
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That’s a step too far for most tenets cramped in Trump’s new small-tent GOP.
—Matt Laslo, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2023
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Strive to squeeze each muscle hard, but not to the point of cramping or pain.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 May 2023
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The drafty Bradley Center with its icy spots on the court, the overheated and cramped locker room for the home team.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023
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But again, older children and teens found the seats to be cramped, so that idea went by the wayside, too.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
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She’s been hit with hot flashes and cold spells, headaches, and cramping, which is tough to train through.
—Christine Yu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023
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The third row of seats is relatively easy to get into and out of, but cramped.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 1 Feb. 2024
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No need to cramp your neck staring into the heavens, though.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
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Though this didn't seem to cramp Adnan Kashoggi's style.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2010
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There’s a headrest strap to keep the pillow in place and help reduce neck cramping.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
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Runners with wide feet need more spacious shoes that won’t cramp them.
—Jeremy Helligar, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2021
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Though the nest is cramped and the schedule is unpredictable, Teresa falls into the swing of her new job.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2023
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But, early in the third set, Alcaraz’s body betrayed him: his arm cramped, then his legs.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 June 2023
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The space was cramped, stuffed with bunk beds, a fridge, a microwave, a hot plate, a rice cooker, and cleaning supplies.
—Emily Gogolak, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
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Stay-at-home orders don’t have to cramp your style on game night—stay safe by hosting the fun online.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2020
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Wallace pressed on, but the lawsuits did cramp his business.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2020
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With both of his calves cramping up, Lee had to take a seat on the bench near the tail end of the third quarter, but the damage had already been done.
—Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
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The rubber TrailClaw outsoles have ample bite, and the roomy toe box means these shoes won’t cramp your stride.
—Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2021
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Lesions had formed on her legs and arms, and her feet began cramping and curling.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
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The game then opened up a little bit, but a good rhythm was hard to come by as players on both teams continued to cramp up.
—Ray Reid, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2022
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Don’t let the elements cramp your style and follow our packing checklist to stay on your A game.
—Tara Block, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
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Gone are the days of cramping fingers and thumbs after texting novels to friends back home about your trip.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
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Be sure to cramp down the barb on your hooks to facilitate releasing hooked trout.
—cleveland, 9 Dec. 2021
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Rune, playing his first best-of-five-set match, began to cramp in his legs early in the third set and winced and hobbled between points.
—New York Times, 1 Sep. 2021
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Because this cramped, dungeon-like prison is far from the pleasures and sunlight of Elena’s palace.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
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Megan Fox is not letting any injuries cramp her Grammys style.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
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But Take Note Potential side effects of magnesium citrate include cramping, gas, and diarrhea, but these are typically seen at higher dosages.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024
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Use it to ignite ideas or snap you out of writer’s cramp.
—Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2023
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Ohtani had started to feel his finger cramp while warming up for the fourth.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
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All that led the Food and Drug Administration to ban its use in over-the-counter cramp remedies in 1994.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
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When the muscles are tight and then suddenly get put to use, hello cramp.
—Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2023
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In the clip, the singer lists some of the issues she's had to deal with that day, including a Meniere's attack in her left ear (which can cause pressure and some hearing loss) and a calf cramp.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
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On a night when Aledo’s defense was bypassed for 434 yards while he was largely hindered by a cramp, linebacker Davhon Keys found a way to leave his imprint on both sides of the ball.
—Greg McKenna, Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2023
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Jansen finishes despite cramp Cora and a member of the training staff checked on Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning.
—Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
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Minasian suggested the Angels were proactive while trying to protect Ohtani’s health, offering to do imaging exams after Ohtani reported a finger cramp on Aug. 3.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
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This ingredient not only aids in period cramp relief but also assists in relieving bloating and provides support during menopause.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
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Use it to ignite ideas or snap you out of writer’s cramp.
—Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2023
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Ohtani had started to feel his finger cramp while warming up for the fourth.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
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All that led the Food and Drug Administration to ban its use in over-the-counter cramp remedies in 1994.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
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When the muscles are tight and then suddenly get put to use, hello cramp.
—Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2023
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In the clip, the singer lists some of the issues she's had to deal with that day, including a Meniere's attack in her left ear (which can cause pressure and some hearing loss) and a calf cramp.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
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On a night when Aledo’s defense was bypassed for 434 yards while he was largely hindered by a cramp, linebacker Davhon Keys found a way to leave his imprint on both sides of the ball.
—Greg McKenna, Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2023
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Jansen finishes despite cramp Cora and a member of the training staff checked on Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning.
—Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
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Minasian suggested the Angels were proactive while trying to protect Ohtani’s health, offering to do imaging exams after Ohtani reported a finger cramp on Aug. 3.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
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This ingredient not only aids in period cramp relief but also assists in relieving bloating and provides support during menopause.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
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Use it to ignite ideas or snap you out of writer’s cramp.
—Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2023
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Ohtani had started to feel his finger cramp while warming up for the fourth.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
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All that led the Food and Drug Administration to ban its use in over-the-counter cramp remedies in 1994.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
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When the muscles are tight and then suddenly get put to use, hello cramp.
—Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2023
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In the clip, the singer lists some of the issues she's had to deal with that day, including a Meniere's attack in her left ear (which can cause pressure and some hearing loss) and a calf cramp.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
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On a night when Aledo’s defense was bypassed for 434 yards while he was largely hindered by a cramp, linebacker Davhon Keys found a way to leave his imprint on both sides of the ball.
—Greg McKenna, Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2023
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Jansen finishes despite cramp Cora and a member of the training staff checked on Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning.
—Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
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Minasian suggested the Angels were proactive while trying to protect Ohtani’s health, offering to do imaging exams after Ohtani reported a finger cramp on Aug. 3.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
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This ingredient not only aids in period cramp relief but also assists in relieving bloating and provides support during menopause.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
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Use it to ignite ideas or snap you out of writer’s cramp.
—Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2023
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Ohtani had started to feel his finger cramp while warming up for the fourth.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
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All that led the Food and Drug Administration to ban its use in over-the-counter cramp remedies in 1994.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
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