sprained ankle

Frequency: 8.518.5 per million words

describes an ankle with stretched or torn ligaments

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Examples (20)

  • He's off work this week with a badly sprained ankle.
  • She has a sprained ankle from playing basketball.
  • She got a sprained ankle when she fell off her bike.
  • He got a sprained ankle when he fell down the stairs.
  • The doctor diagnosed a mild sprained ankle and advised him to rest.
  • I've been recovering from a sprained ankle for weeks.
  • Playing basketball on an uneven court is a common way to get a sprained ankle.
  • The doctor confirmed it was a sprained ankle, not a fracture.
  • How do you treat a sprained ankle at home?
  • Wearing proper footwear can help prevent a sprained ankle.
  • Despite the pain from her sprained ankle, she finished the marathon.
  • A sprained ankle can be very painful and limit mobility.
  • A sprained ankle can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to heal completely.
  • She had to cancel her trip because of her severely sprained ankle.
  • He was limping because he was recovering from a sprained ankle.
  • If you have a sprained ankle, you should rest it.
  • Be careful when hiking; a single misstep can lead to a sprained ankle.
  • He's still limping slightly from his sprained ankle a month ago.
  • The athlete is out for the season due to a severe sprained ankle.
  • The athlete couldn't compete due to a recently sprained ankle.