sprained
Example Sentences
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Oklahoma City All-Star Jalen Williams has missed games with a hamstring injury, and San Antonio All-Star De’Aaron Fox is limping through contests on a sprained ankle.
From The Wall Street Journal β May 25, 2026
Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov sprained a ligament in his knee, but he will be ready for training camp.
From Los Angeles Times β May 21, 2026
Thomas was taken to hospital, where he said he was lucky to only suffer "sprained ankles and minor stuff".
From BBC β Apr. 30, 2026
Reyne had sprained his ankle packing, plus his shoe got stolen, he said, so the sidewalk was as far as he had gotten.
From Slate β Mar. 25, 2026
Along one of the streets I stepped into a pothole and severely sprained my ankle.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
