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
The veteran guard struggled to put weight on his foot after landing awkwardly on Reaves’ foot.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Plumlee could not put weight on the leg and was carried to the locker room by two Clippers staff members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2023
Teammate Sophie Cunningham went down with a knee injury and Griner helped carry her off the court so she didn’t have to put weight on her leg.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023
As soon as he put weight on it, the injured foot buckled and he crumpled.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
