ankle

Example Sentences

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The 28-year-old finished third in 2024 but, after placing fourth at the marathon in the Paris Olympics, was also forced to miss last year's race in London because of an ankle tendon issue.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Alisson Becker and Wataru Endo also remain sidelined, while Alexander Isak returned earlier this month from an ankle injury that he sustained in December.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

A big guard who could be a late-round steal because of an ankle injury last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Marcus Smart, who had missed nine straight games with a right ankle contusion, had six points in 18 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

I dropped my controller right onto my ankle bone and gave a humiliating squeak.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows