ankle

Example Sentences

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Even Marcus Smart, known for his competitiveness and defensive tenacity, missed his seventh straight game with right ankle soreness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He has been day-to-day since injuring his right ankle against Orlando on March 21.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

I scramble behind one of the columns in the room, wincing at my aching ankle.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer