1
as in damages
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustices
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the state did the rancher an injury when it destroyed his herd of cattle without adequate proof that it was diseased
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Recent Examples of injuries
Herbert said Bates was treated at an area hospital for scalp injuries, released the same day and taken to jail.
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Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
The drivers of the Jeep and the Honda were taken to area hospitals, where the latter died of his injuries.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Reddish was sidelined multiple times last season because of right ankle injuries.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
New Orleans was missing six players to injuries, including star forward Zion Williamson.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Their early numbers could be juiced by playing against weak opponents (Utah, Washington, Portland) or teams with injuries (Chet Holmgren and the Thunder, Steven Adams with Houston, the Celtics without Kristaps Porzingis).
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The leak was quickly contained and all workers were accounted for and no injuries were reported, the notification said.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The Benefits of Strength Training Research has shown that stronger muscles in kids reduce the likelihood of injuries during various types of activities.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
In that same month, ahead of the competition, Vonn announced her retirement, citing injuries.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
The drivers of the Jeep and the Honda were taken to area hospitals, where the latter died of his injuries.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Reddish was sidelined multiple times last season because of right ankle injuries.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
New Orleans was missing six players to injuries, including star forward Zion Williamson.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Their early numbers could be juiced by playing against weak opponents (Utah, Washington, Portland) or teams with injuries (Chet Holmgren and the Thunder, Steven Adams with Houston, the Celtics without Kristaps Porzingis).
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The leak was quickly contained and all workers were accounted for and no injuries were reported, the notification said.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The Benefits of Strength Training Research has shown that stronger muscles in kids reduce the likelihood of injuries during various types of activities.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
In that same month, ahead of the competition, Vonn announced her retirement, citing injuries.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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