amputated

Example Sentences

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The 41-year-old has previously said that surgery had prevented her from having her leg amputated following the incident.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

She ultimately had to have her flipper amputated, according to Jaros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Mona had her leg amputated two years ago because of a medical condition, and she worried that shelters would not have accessible toilets.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"The Rafah crossing is a lifeline," said Mohammed Nassir, a Palestinian who had his leg amputated after being injured early in the war.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Although Unsoeld’s toes froze and would later be amputated, both men survived to tell their tale.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer