sprained
Example Sentences
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The team also played without forward Cameron Brink, who sprained her ankle on Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Or they didn’t think that the city should be burning tens of millions of dollars to send fire trucks “to every overdose, every sprained ankle, every toothache,” as Mr. Pratt has said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Captain Radko Gudas sprained his ankle in the Ducks’ playoff opener and didn’t return to the lineup, but he would have been available if Anaheim had advanced to another round.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Thomas was taken to hospital, where he said he was lucky to only suffer "sprained ankles and minor stuff".
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
A sprained ankle instead of a broken one.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
