ankle

Example Sentences

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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

Club record £125m signing Isak has been ruled out since December, having fractured his leg and had ankle surgery.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

One of her regulars, Max Auth, got into EMS training after an ankle injury kept him from pole dancing, his preferred form of exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

DeShon collapses onto a rock, rubbing his sprained ankle.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes