sprained

Example Sentences

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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

With Bilodeau out because of a sprained knee he sustained in the Big Ten tournament, 6-foot-8 guard Eric Dailey Jr. led the way with 20 points, five rebounds and two blocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg, the top overall pick in the 2025 draft, was ruled out with a sprained foot.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

But a week before we were due to leave, Gran tripped over a tree root and sprained her ankle.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman