ankle

Example Sentences

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Smart had missed nine games because of a lingering right ankle injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

No player in Europe comes close to matching Harry Kane's goalscoring record this season – but could an untimely ankle problem scupper his Ballon d'Or chances?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Liverpool have £125m club record signing Alexander Isak available again after recovering from surgery on a damaged ankle.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

You’ve got to accessorize with long shorts, football jerseys, ankle socks and high-tops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Nan sucked in short breaths, and I noticed her ankle was already puffy, swelling so much the bone hardly seemed to be there at all.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry