ankle

Example Sentences

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Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez underwent surgery on his left ankle after getting injured during a match with his club team, Fenerbahce, last February.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Or they didn’t think that the city should be burning tens of millions of dollars to send fire trucks “to every overdose, every sprained ankle, every toothache,” as Mr. Pratt has said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Nadal, who helped him off the court after his nasty ankle injury in 2022, was one of the first to congratulate Zverev.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

And that’s exactly what Jay, already ankle deep in the sucking mud, was doing.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce