sprain

Example Sentences

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Lyla had already spent more than a year dealing with pain that was initially thought to be a sprain or small fracture.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

France striker Mbappe, 27, was diagnosed with a left knee sprain at the beginning of March and has been missing from Real's line-up since their La Liga game against Osasuna on 21 February.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Leonard exited Friday’s loss against the Lakers with an ankle sprain.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Mbappe is recovering from a knee sprain he suffered at the end of December, which was expected to take three weeks to heal.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Esther’s black high heels were shaky, and as she walked past, Ifemelu worried that the shoes would collapse and sprain Esther’s ankles.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie