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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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Captain Ben Davies has returned from a serious ankle injury to be included in Wales' squad for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania, while Connor Roberts could make his first competitive appearance for a year.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Richards was included on the roster confirmed by the Athletic despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle in Crystal Palace’s penultimate Premier League match with Brentford last weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The daughter, who is pregnant, and mother, suffering severe ankle swelling, both needed medical attention but had no idea how to get help.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Researchers compared it to taking painkillers while continuing to run on an injured ankle.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The water was ankle deep and Jonathan feared it might be a long time before they were rescued.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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