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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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Nadal, who helped him off the court after his nasty ankle injury in 2022, was one of the first to congratulate Zverev.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Carmichael argued he should be moved to home detention with an ankle monitor.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, the WNBA’s leading scorer, sprained her ankle during practice and will be reevaluated next week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Plum missed her fourth consecutive game since injuring her right ankle in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Housewives in buttoned ankle boots and farmers in felt hats clomped in and milled about.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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