ankle

Example Sentences

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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

He has already spent nine months wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor after he was arrested.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Marcus Smart, who had missed nine straight games with a right ankle contusion, had six points in 18 minutes.

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

With a broken ankle, Mom wouldn’t be able to climb over fallen trees.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret