ankle

Example Sentences

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The female hiker was about three quarters of a mile up the trail when she was bitten on the ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Smart had missed nine games because of a lingering right ankle injury.

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

I took off my white ankle socks and placed my feet on the side of the cold metal tub while I washed them too.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce