sprain
Example Sentences
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All-American Yaxel Lendeborg, gutting out a knee sprain, added 13.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
He had surgery on his left knee that cut his final season at Arkansas short while he also missed six weeks with an MLC sprain in his right knee.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
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
Bilodeau’s injury was a minor knee sprain suffered in the win over Michigan State on Friday, while Dent suffered a minor calf strain early in the game against the Boilermakers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
“Don’t sprain it any more. Now take your money back. You’re not a fool, Samuel, unless you’re getting childish.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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