sprained

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Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov sprained a ligament in his knee, but he will be ready for training camp.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Thomas was taken to hospital, where he said he was lucky to only suffer "sprained ankles and minor stuff".

From BBC • 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 • Mar. 25, 2026

The Grizzlies said in a brief statement that Morant sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow in Wednesday's home loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

The fact that the partners were expected to maintain contact throughout these clumsy contortions seemed a certain recipe for sprained ankles and embarrassing collisions.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood