ankle

Example Sentences

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Armstrong, who was watching from the sidelines because of an ankle injury, ran on to the pitch at the full-time whistle.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Burrell had to be helped off the floor after the buzzer after appearing to roll an ankle, but her condition was unclear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Because the accident left Eddie with a shattered ankle, the two spent the night telling stories in the frigid car until Daphne could find help in the morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Richards was chosen despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle playing for Crystal Palace earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Two of the raiders lifted the ablutionist’s corpse as Lateef untangled the ankle from Rostam’s harness.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri