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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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"So much work and effort have been put into achieving this goal, especially after coming back from the ankle injury. I look forward to finishing the season in style," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

When the Beverly Hills detective spotted Lavie at the restaurant without her ankle monitor, the warrant says, he reached out to officials who confirmed Lavie’s monitor showed her location at the nearby Peninsula Hotel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Ian Howard was shocked to get a $1,000 bill for a brief visit to the emergency room that determined he sprained his ankle in a fall last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Left tackle Rashawn Slater sustained a high ankle sprain and is a candidate for injured reserve, Harbaugh said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Mudd informed Booth that he had a broken bone about two inches above the ankle joint.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

Hyaline cartilage is smooth and slippery, allowing bones to move against one another with very little friction in joints such as the ankles, hips, shoulders and parts of the knee.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

As well as broken or uneven steps, weak ankles or knees and inappropriate footwear, a variety of other factors can lead to falls, the CDC says.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

In surveillance video, the men are seen slicing the depiction of Jesus at the ankles and carting it away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

In a recent game at Golden State, her dribble behind the back to create space for a 3-pointer left a Valkyries player staggering backward and grabbing her ankles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Auntie North led them through the busy crowds, her long skirt swishing around her ankles.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova


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