put weight on
Example Sentences
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When you walk or put weight on a joint, cartilage is gently compressed, pushing fluid out.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2026
And James barely put weight on his left leg as he limped off the court in the fourth quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
She’s working to get him to reach for it, to lean forward and put weight on his feet to build the muscles he needs to stand and walk.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
They weren’t full dropbacks, but the fact Rodgers can put weight on his left leg and step into throws nearly seven weeks after being injured is another indication his rehabilitation is progressing well.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
But when she stood up again and put weight on it, I caught her wincing.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
