ankle
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Once the slow-motion replays were looked at it became apparent that the nature of the contact on Tel was very ugly, with the twist of the ankle.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Later Ravens coach Jesse Minter revealed that Jackson—who had missed the prior three games with a separate ankle injury—will have surgery and head off to injured reserve, his status to return unknown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
However, Mageean's early progress in the senior ranks was hampered by a serious ankle injury, which ended her hopes of making her Olympic debut at London 2012.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Tight end Terrance Ferguson, on injured reserve because of an ankle injury, also is eligible to return but will not practice this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 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
When another who’d been shackled at the ankles was released, her family hugged her as she sobbed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Even before they come through the door, you can hear the prisoners walking towards the courtroom, the shackles round their ankles clinking with each step.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Some directly confronted the brothers, who sat at the defense tables in tan jail garb with their ankles shackled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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
Louise sat with ankles crossed and hands folded together as much like Camilla as she could manage.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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