sprained

Example Sentences

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Thomas was taken to hospital, where he said he was lucky to only suffer "sprained ankles and minor stuff".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Reyne had sprained his ankle packing, plus his shoe got stolen, he said, so the sidewalk was as far as he had gotten.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The Bruins’ leading scorer sprained a knee Friday while Donovan Dent left the game Saturday with a leg injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with a sprained left elbow ligament, the NBA team said Saturday.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

“Sure I can stand it. It’s nothing but a sprained ankle. I’m not going to die. Build that fire up a little more.”

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls