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
Baker-Mazara had missed three games last month because of a knee sprain and sat out practices throughout the season because of nagging minor injuries.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
The French forward had been expected to return for the Champions League game against Monaco next week as he manages his recovery from a knee sprain.
From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026
A sprain would surely have healed by now.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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