ankle

Example Sentences

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Prop Botterman will have a second operation on an ankle injury sustained playing for Bristol in December, while Saracens hooker Campbell will have a knee operation next week.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

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

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