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

Now, as Morgan hobbled off the court, unable to put weight on his right foot, USC would have to cobble together a new frontcourt, counting on the rest of its lineup to clamp down.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

With strapping still on the ankle, Raducanu initially looked cautious when she stretched out to the backhand side and had to put weight on the affected foot.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2023

But when she stood up again and put weight on it, I caught her wincing.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs