ankle

Example Sentences

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No player in Europe comes close to matching Harry Kane's goalscoring record this season – but could an untimely ankle problem scupper his Ballon d'Or chances?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

You’ve got to accessorize with long shorts, football jerseys, ankle socks and high-tops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Hitting the ground -- even with a parachute -- risks foot, ankle, and leg injuries, the former airman explained.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He had surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture, sustained following a challenge by Micky van de Ven as he scored against Spurs in a 2-1 win on 20 December.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Several steps from the landing, the whip caught me around the ankle and dragged me off balance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros