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Recent Examples of bruise
Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2024
Leukemia causes several skin symptoms, including bruises.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Symptoms of scurvy include swollen or bleeding gums, loose teeth, fatigue, bruising, wounds that won’t heal, skin discoloration and infections.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The prosecution said the girl, who was found with bruises across her back, told police she’d also been struck with a wire and a stick.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2024
Leukemia causes several skin symptoms, including bruises.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
The typical ones, which can occur after any type of surgery, include bruising, bleeding, and infection.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Symptoms of scurvy include swollen or bleeding gums, loose teeth, fatigue, bruising, wounds that won’t heal, skin discoloration and infections.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
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But the news means users probably won't have to rebuild their Switch games library from scratch after upgrading to the Switch 2, which is set for release by March 2025.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Annie’s experience includes creating programs from scratch: Building the concept, casting the stories, and delivering the programs on time and on budget.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Step 5: Spray the ceiling with water Fact: A wet scrape is easier than a dry scrape.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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Storms leave debris, broken glass, and emergency home repairs in their wake, which can result in cuts, scrapes, or other minor injuries.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
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Many soldiers were wounded in combat, often at major battles such as Stones River and Gettysburg, but survived until long after the Civil War’s conclusion.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Several were wounded in combat and others fought in critical battles including Gettysburg, Stones River and the Atlanta campaign.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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State of play: Mavericks star Luka Dončić has been cleared to play in Thursday's opener after missing the preseason with a calf contusion.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The athlete was diagnosed with pulmonary contusions (bruising in the lungs), and is now recovering at home, a representative for the 76ers tells PEOPLE.Sean Neumann, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Improperly fitting contact lenses may result in corneal abrasions (a scratch or scrape on the surface of your cornea), which may cause pain, redness, and even vision loss.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Dirt can also create abrasion, which chips away at your zipper teeth.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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Atlanta’s defense has been gashed through the air this year, sitting 25th in passing EPA per play.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Troy Renck, sports columnist: Broncos defense gashed in first quarter.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
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Testers pushed its limits in nearly every type of terrain—ripping on groomers, bombing through crud, and sucking up bumps—and awarded the Ranger 96 the highest versatility score by a long shot, which is, of course, what this category is all about.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The political journalist and data analyst saw a pay bump following the 2020 presidential election.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Testers appreciated thoughtful features including the wide and stretchy thumb slits on the sleeves, a ponytail hole on the snug hood, and a small zipper pocket on the lower hem for stashing coffee money or a house key.Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
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The New Arrivals has grown into a red carpet and afterparty fashion brand known for its glamorous gowns and statement slits, two-pieces and a homage to coral pink, which sits at the core of this collection.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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