ankle

Example Sentences

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But even after Embiid returned to help Philadelphia past Boston, he quickly hit the injury list again—with pain in his hip and ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Cox had expected to have three horses in the Derby but the barn was hit with some bad news on Thursday morning, when Fulleffort was scratched due to a chip in his left hind ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Anderson avoided punishment for a first-half sliding tackle in which he won the ball but then caught the ankle of Ollie Watkins with a high, studs-up challenge.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Kevin Durant was ruled out Tuesday because of a left ankle sprain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

DeShon collapses onto a rock, rubbing his sprained ankle.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes