ankle

Example Sentences

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Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez underwent surgery on his left ankle after getting injured during a match with his club team, Fenerbahce, last February.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Armstrong, who was watching from the sidelines because of an ankle injury, ran on to the pitch at the full-time whistle.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Carmichael argued he should be moved to home detention with an ankle monitor.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Then, in the second quarter, Spurs center Luke Kornet crashed into him shortly after his return, leaving Brunson limping badly on a twisted ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The water was ankle deep and Jonathan feared it might be a long time before they were rescued.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret