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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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Ankle sprains and their recoveries can vary significantly.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2023

“Foot is fine. Ankle is fine. Body feels good,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

Ankle and shin injuries caused him to miss the next two games.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2021

Her solo work includes the records Sprained Ankle and Turn Out the Lights, and she also plays in the supergroup Boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2021

Ankle sprains are very common in soccer, she says, talking fast like she’s in a hurry to show you the x-rays on her iPad.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander




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