ankle
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“She’s just going to continue to get stronger on that ankle and her minutes will increase, and her role will continue to grow.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
After her first vault, she landed with a grimace and fell, clutching her injured ankle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
But he also received a straight red card for stomping on the ankle of Bosnian center back Tarik Muharemović, meaning the top-scoring American player would have to miss the next game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“But my ankle is rather bothering me, you see, and I would like to rest here a moment. I suppose that if Raizel prefers to walk on ahead, provided she keeps at an appropriate distance...”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
‘The ideal invention would be a light polyester air-conditioned undergarment, enclosed around the neck, wrists and ankles and battery operated.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
His hands and ankles were chained, and he was shipped off to Adelanto alongside a handful of other immigrants, all who were at least a decade older than him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
She then sleeps with her feet and ankles on it.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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
On Saturday morning, Maggie and Leah’s long dresses were tied at the ankles so any movement of their feet could be seen.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
