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Recent Examples of bruise
Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
As the month progressed Prince incurred more bruises and abrasions and began vomiting.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
The sector entered this year bruised after a series of high-profile collapses and company scandals.
FTX, a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsed in November 2022.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The time off will not only allow for Wagner’s torn abdominal muscle to heal but also the rest of his body following regular bumps and bruises that come with the season.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
As the month progressed Prince incurred more bruises and abrasions and began vomiting.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
Without formal design training, though, the road to that fan-favorite status was marked by a few bruising moments of impostor syndrome.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
The sector entered this year bruised after a series of high-profile collapses and company scandals.
FTX, a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsed in November 2022.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
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Tonally, the organization treaded carefully between seriousness and levity; with few previous models for this sort of organizing, members had to – as Frazier would later put it in a 1995 essay – do it from scratch.Jazmine Hughes, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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John is a good friend and has been an invaluable partner to me as co-founder, building Moonbug from scratch, raising investment, acquiring IP, and selling to CandleMedia/Blackstone.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Also, keep a first-aid kit stocked and accessible for minor cuts, scrapes, and sniffles. 10 Appliances to Unplug Before Vacation 5.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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The risks of barefoot walking include small cuts and scrapes, conditions like athlete’s foot, and joint/bone injuries.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 200,000 of Austria’s best troops were dead, another half million wounded.Joseph Loconte, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Theodosia shapeshifts into a palace guard and sticks a knife into Desmond Hart, who falls but is not mortally wounded.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dorian Finney-Smith was ruled out before tipoff because of a left calf contusion.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Green, meanwhile, is listed as out with a low back contusion. – The Warriors play the Suns at 5 p.m. at the Chase Center on Saturday; Curry and Green are likely to return then for the quick turnaround.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Both victims were rushed to Saint Mary’s Hospital where the ex-girlfriend was diagnosed with a broken jaw and abrasions to her head and body.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, graphene provides thermal regulation and high abrasion resistance.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Most notably, a defense that had been among the best in the league at stopping explosive plays got gashed.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But to see a Broncos secondary get gashed this much by Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy?Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
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Strategists see more bumps in 2025 for global markets.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The cast and crew of Triggered had extensive training before shooting began to ensure everyone was safe, although a few bumps and bruises are inevitable when making an action movie.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Charging documents obtained by KIRO, Fox 13 and the Kitsap Sun allege that the 23-year-old suspect called 911 and claimed his brother had slit his own throat.Liam Quinn, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tasteful slits on either side of this sweater allow for the piece to have natural movement, while loose sleeves provide an effortlessly cool finish to the neutral staple.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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