ankle

Example Sentences

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While tussling for the ball, he stepped directly on an opponent’s ankle and received a straight red card, which will keep him out of the next game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

But in the 64th minute, after a video review, he was sent off the pitch after stepping on an opponent’s ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Quansah came off with a twisted ankle in England's 2-0 win over Panama in their final group game on Saturday, with Djed Spence coming on to replace the Bayer Leverkusen defender.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The judge, Chief Circuit Court Judge Christopher Sabella, also refused to order an ankle monitor as a condition of bond.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

He came out to the porch wearing plaid pajama bottoms that were ripped at the ankle seam and a Free Shrugs T-shirt.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste