ankle

Example Sentences

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As he watched Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum roll on the floor gripping his ankle, O’Malley’s worst fear—and professional opinion—was that Tatum had torn his Achilles tendon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But he had just 11 points in the two games and was 2-of-12 from three-point range in three games since returning from the ankle injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Much of 2023 was lost to the operations she had on her hands and left ankle.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

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

“Tripped and wrenched my ankle pretty badly, but Miss Charity was able to help me along. It’s nothing, really.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan