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

Surely they were lucky that star Kevin Durant didn’t play in two of these three games, including missing Friday’s Game 3 with a sprained ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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

He kicked an empty cigarette packet with his sprained foot and his face twisted up in pain.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke