ankle

Example Sentences

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Annie can’t travel outside Louisiana and has to wear an ankle monitor—for how long isn’t clear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Researchers compared it to taking painkillers while continuing to run on an injured ankle.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The ruling requires judges to consider conditions of release — drug treatment, check-ins, social services referrals, in serious cases ankle monitoring — before resorting to money bail or detention.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The American, who is regarded as one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time, has had eight operations since breaking her leg and ankle in the women's downhill event in Italy on 8 February.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

According to Leah, “Several bones were found which doctors pronounced human bones … from the ankle, two from the hands, and some from the skull …” The doctors Leah consulted were not named.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock