sprain ankle

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

to injure the ankle by stretching or tearing the ligaments

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Examples (10)

  • I slipped on the ice and badly sprained my ankle.
  • The basketball player sprained her ankle during the final quarter.
  • Be careful when hiking on uneven ground, as it's easy to sprain an ankle.
  • He's unlucky; he has sprained his ankle for the third time this year.
  • Spraining an ankle is a common injury for runners.
  • The doctor confirmed that I did sprain my ankle and advised me to rest it.
  • She was jumping on the trampoline when she sprained her ankle.
  • To sprain your ankle right before the marathon would be devastating.
  • He landed awkwardly after the jump and immediately knew he had sprained his ankle.
  • How did you manage to sprain your ankle just by walking?