artificial leg

Example Sentences

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A year later, Hossain walks with an artificial leg and a crutch, but he cannot return to his job on a rubber plantation.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

It’s not until Pointer coaxes her to take off her artificial leg, leaving her dependent on him, that her internal alarm bells start to go off.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2024

Mr. Traum went on to race in more than 70 marathons, at first on his artificial leg and later by cranking a handcycle, a low, three-wheeled bike powered by his arms.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

But Princess can now walk and her dreams are alive again, thanks to an artificial leg that matches the tone of her skin.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

One of them actually had an artificial leg, and carried not only a loaded rifle but a cane.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut