ankle

Example Sentences

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Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Through a succession of serious injuries - ankle issues, broken arms, broken leg, knee surgeries, neck and shoulder problems - he has missed an estimated 1,975 days of football or around 200 games.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Or they didn’t think that the city should be burning tens of millions of dollars to send fire trucks “to every overdose, every sprained ankle, every toothache,” as Mr. Pratt has said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Wings guard Odyssey Sims left the court in a wheelchair in the second quarter after she twisted her left ankle coming down from a rebound attempt; she didn’t return.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Spray was all around them; while he trod water, ragged-breathed with the effort, she hung effortlessly in the waves, only her feet kicking from the ankle.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell