ankle

Example Sentences

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Slot made the bold call to start Alexander Isak for the first time since December after his ankle injury, and revealed before the match that he was only fit to play for one half.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He was seen holding his ankle and was visibly in discomfort before being taken off the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Marcus Smart, who had missed nine straight games with a right ankle contusion, had six points in 18 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

I recently hurt my ankle, but we kept walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

After a few minutes of standing ankle deep in the wet grass, looking at the egg, and listening to the peepers, he pulled one of his mother's reclining lawn chairs over to the towel.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville