sprain

Example Sentences

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All-American Yaxel Lendeborg, gutting out a knee sprain, added 13.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Lyla had already spent more than a year dealing with pain that was initially thought to be a sprain or small fracture.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Bilodeau’s injury was a minor knee sprain suffered in the win over Michigan State on Friday, while Dent suffered a minor calf strain early in the game against the Boilermakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Leonard exited Friday’s loss against the Lakers with an ankle sprain.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

A sprain would surely have healed by now.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin