ankle

Example Sentences

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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

Striker Dominic Solanke was also sidelined for months with an ankle injury while Xavi Simons has also struggled with fitness in his debut season in England.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I recently hurt my ankle, but we kept walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Lakers are also dealing with an injury to guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last six games because of a right ankle contusion and will be sidelined for the game Sunday at Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The donkey’s foreleg looked swollen at the ankle, so I crouched to inspect it.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall