ankle

Example Sentences

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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

Reyne had sprained his ankle packing, plus his shoe got stolen, he said, so the sidewalk was as far as he had gotten.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

She’s scheduled to be arraigned on April 6 and is currently out on bail with an ankle monitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

He lifted a pants leg so I could see the Ace bandage he’d wrapped around the ankle he swore was strained.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen