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Cronin went back to his normal starting lineup with the exception of forward Tyler Bilodeau, who was out after spraining his left knee in practice Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Raducanu has not played since spraining ligaments in her foot during a Korea Open quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina on 21 September.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

Lakers guard Max Christie sat out after spraining his right ankle Thursday against Denver.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Days after he was announced as the Clippers’ fifth starter, Terance Mann will miss the season opener after spraining an ankle Monday during practice, the team said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

But what about mussing their dresses, what about spraining their ankles on high heels?

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez