ankle
Example Sentences
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Burrell had to be helped off the floor after the buzzer after appearing to roll an ankle, but her condition was unclear.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, the WNBA’s leading scorer, sprained her ankle during practice and will be reevaluated next week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Because the accident left Eddie with a shattered ankle, the two spent the night telling stories in the frigid car until Daphne could find help in the morning.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Captain Ben Davies has returned from a serious ankle injury to be included in Wales' squad for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania, while Connor Roberts could make his first competitive appearance for a year.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
When she got to the other side, she scrambled up a rock and picked off a leech that had managed to fasten onto her ankle.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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