ankle

Example Sentences

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Club record £125m signing Isak has been ruled out since December, having fractured his leg and had ankle surgery.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

One of her regulars, Max Auth, got into EMS training after an ankle injury kept him from pole dancing, his preferred form of exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Doctors inserted a rod into his leg and placed screws into his foot and ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Thankfully, every member of my team does believe Rebecca Murphy slid into my ankle on purpose.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone