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

For the Rockets, Kevin Durant missed his third game of the series because of a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 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

Once Victor realized that Prosper had gotten away, he kicked the nearest wooden post he could find, sprained his foot—and then hobbled home.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke