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With one out, Freddie Freeman legged out an infield single, despite playing through not only his gimpy right ankle but also “a little quad thing” Roberts said he has been dealing with in recent days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

Jackson was a bit gimpy after being tackled on a play in the third, but remained in the game.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2023

Anybody backing Burrow must be comfortable answering in the affirmative to this question: Is Mahomes, gimpy ankle or not, going to lose to the same team four times in a row?

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023

But researchers still need to confirm that sloppy protein synthesis drives age-related problem in humans, such as gimpy knees and failing hearts.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 1, 2022

Minutes later, they’re playing an awkward game with a half-deflated soccer ball—Alan with his gimpy leg and crooked arm, Amin with two left feet and uncoordinated tackles.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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