ankle
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Baleba is expected to be out for another two to three weeks after suffering an ankle injury during a pre-season training camp in Austria.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
He just had a metal plate removed from his left foot so he played with that for half a year and had to deal with ankle issues.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Earlier, Jobe had grafted a tendon to a recovered polio patient’s ankle to provide stabilization.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
It makes the ankle joint stiffer and can improve stability when the foot contacts the ground.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Thankfully, every member of my team does believe Rebecca Murphy slid into my ankle on purpose.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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I close my eyes and, suddenly, my legs wobble and my ankles quiver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
On a beach in southern Romania, a few metres from the Danube shore, a boy sloshed his bare feet through water that only reached up to his ankles.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
In court on Monday, the pair wore light brown prison uniforms and were handcuffed and shackled at the waist and ankles.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Hyaline cartilage is smooth and slippery, allowing joints such as the knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles to move freely.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
She swoops in on us, but Alex sends a rope of light around one of her ankles.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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