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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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Isak suffered a severe fractured ankle and fibula in December and, by the latter stages of the season, Liverpool were unwilling to risk him whenever he picked up minor concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

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 • May 25, 2026

Richards was included on the roster confirmed by the Athletic despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle in Crystal Palace’s penultimate Premier League match with Brentford last weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Her legs were crossed and she jounced her foot, which was shod in a heeled shoe tied with a ribbon bow at the ankle.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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