ankle

Example Sentences

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One of her regulars, Max Auth, got into EMS training after an ankle injury kept him from pole dancing, his preferred form of exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Doctors inserted a rod into his leg and placed screws into his foot and ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Following the Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City earlier this month, defender William Saliba confirmed he would not be joining up with France because of an ankle injury.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I figure people won’t laugh so hard if they think I’ve twisted an ankle or something.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée