artificial leg

Example Sentences

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A year later, Hossain walks with an artificial leg and a crutch, but he cannot return to his job on a rubber plantation.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Despite his artificial leg, Rashad insists Vahid is mistaken, begging for his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

It’s not until Pointer coaxes her to take off her artificial leg, leaving her dependent on him, that her internal alarm bells start to go off.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2024

Mr. Traum went on to race in more than 70 marathons, at first on his artificial leg and later by cranking a handcycle, a low, three-wheeled bike powered by his arms.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

That meant amputating the foot and the bottom of the leg, and fitting me with a prosthesis—an artificial leg.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge