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

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

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

Isak suffered a severe fractured ankle and fibula in December and, by the latter stages of the season, Liverpool were unwilling to risk him whenever he picked up minor concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And the only decoration on the peeling walls was a large and ugly painting of an eye, matching the one on Count Olaf’s ankle and all over the house.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket