ankle
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His films are designed to be all-consuming experiences, opening in media res, grabbing the viewer by the ankle and dragging them into action already in progress.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Yadira, who couldn’t go to Adelanto because of her ankle monitor, got to work, preparing the one meal Wilber requested for if and when he came home — carne asada.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Muchova, who had clutched her ankle and gestured towards her side in pain during the final set, looked drained as she raised her arms in celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Balogun had received a red card for stepping on an opponent’s ankle during Team USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a penalty that was accompanied by a one-game ban for the next match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I scratched at a mosquito bite on my ankle.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
In court on Monday, the pair wore light brown prison uniforms and were handcuffed and shackled at the waist and ankles.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Hyaline cartilage is smooth and slippery, allowing joints such as the knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles to move freely.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
The press is full of uninformed speculation about bruises on his hands and puffy ankles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
As I ambled past groups doing yoga and vacationing families lounging on the grass, pain started to radiate through my ankles and up my shinbones before settling uncomfortably in my hips.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
He ran fast, closing in on the boy as water filled the deck and crept up his ankles.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
