How to Use welt in a Sentence
- I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!
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To note, Abraham writes that the welt is present for at least 16 hours.
— Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2016 -
The welt is a good sign, said Besch’s doctor, Corey Iqbal.
— Andy Marso, kansascity, 14 Oct. 2017 -
Nice ones: black in the calf, striped in the foot, with matching pops of sky blue at the toe, heel and welt.
— Erin Griffith, New York Times, 28 June 2019 -
Along with the red welt on my forehead from my suit’s tight black hood.
— Mylène Dressler, Longreads, 11 Apr. 2023 -
A rash indeed struck with a vengeance on Aug. 30: red welts from his knees to his waist.
— Matt Richtel, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2016 -
This causes swelling that can be both seen (in a red welt) and felt (as an itch).
— Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2016 -
The 2-year-old had bruises and welts on his arms, back, buttocks and face.
— Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com, 11 July 2019 -
His massive arms were covered in welts and specks of glass.
— Joshua Needelman, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2023 -
The paintballs zip through the air at speeds of up to 300 feet per second, and can leave welts and scars on bare skin.
— Lavendrick Smith, charlotteobserver, 1 June 2018 -
The welt, said Vargas’ source, was from an elephant gun — the kind used at zoos to dart big game.
— Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2023 -
Boyd was hit by a pitch, resulting in a large welt on his left hand.
— oregonlive, 13 May 2022 -
Subtle features, like the tag wrapped around the tongue and the canvas strip around the welt, make all the difference.
— Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 11 July 2023 -
Your brother had bedbug welts the size of a Chihuahua’s face?
— Jon Ronson, GQ, 22 June 2017 -
His arms are scarred as well as muscled, and his back is marked by a sizable welt.
— Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2018 -
None were hit, through a man standing with them was, raising a red welt on his back.
— Peter Bhatia, Detroit Free Press, 1 June 2020 -
Cell-phone video footage of the aftermath of the protest shows a French-speaking African refugee with thick welts on his back.
— Nicolas Niarchos, The New Yorker, 13 June 2019 -
Kim said she was shot on the left side of her abdomen, also leaving a welt.
— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2021 -
It’s fully lined for warmth and has a high funnel neck and welt pockets.
— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023 -
The following day, the welt will go down, but a pustule will likely take its place, per the AOCD.
— Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 10 Aug. 2020 -
The following day, the welt will go down, but a pustule will likely take its place.
— Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 May 2023 -
Kadri, who was giving up at least 4 inches and 30 pounds to Thornton, had a welt on the side of his face as a souvenir of the fight.
— CBS News, 5 Jan. 2018 -
Christ looked as dead as Uday Hussein, his welts dark and crusty, knees flayed, and feet, hands, and shoulder joints swollen black.
— Nell Zink, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019 -
Bed bug bites can raise itchy bumps or welts, but some people don’t react at all.
— Julie Washington, cleveland, 4 Nov. 2019 -
Their backs were covered in old scars and new welts, yet none of them displayed any outward signs of pain.
— Andrew McCarthy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017 -
The trousers come in two neutral tones, beige and black, and feature double front pleats and sleek welt pockets.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023 -
The stings are rarely deadly to people but can cause extreme pain and welts on exposed skin.
— Leada Gore, AL.com, 27 Feb. 2018 -
But as the inning continued, Stewart began to feel dizzy as a welt formed on the side of his head.
— Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com, 7 Aug. 2019 -
In the safety of our car, Lee Brewer rolls up his sleeve, exposing a swollen red welt.
— Rachel Nuwer, Longreads, 10 Mar. 2020 -
The crust eventually scabs off, leaving a red welt that can sometimes take a few weeks to calm down.
— Mark Hay, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
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The full Goodyear welt construction makes sures that this loafer will last till the end of time.
— Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 -
What really sets this huarache apart though, is the boot sole with a Goodyear welt.
— Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023 -
Plus, the Goodyear welted construction means they're built to last.
— Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 June 2023 -
Then use the crevice tool to get into the quilting, along the edge welting, and where any pillow top is attached.
— Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2018 -
Inoki spent much of the 15 rounds on his back, kicking out at Ali’s legs, which quickly welted up.
— Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2017 -
The Wolverine Rancher boot uses what is called a Goodyear welt construction to attach the soles.
— Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023 -
Charles Tyrwhitt makes a pair in a traditional heeled profile that still looks modern, in Goodyear welt construction that can last for years, then be repaired or resoled for even more.
— Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023 -
Its latest iteration stays true to the Ivy style but brings out the casual flair and durability in a Goodyear welt construction.
— Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 -
Whether you’re headed to the office or brunch, the pair’s wide waistband, faux welt back pockets and slanted front pockets combine for an elevated look, while the strategic back darts and pearl buttons add a luxe finish.
— Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2022 -
The full Goodyear welt construction makes sures that this loafer will last till the end of time.
— Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 -
What really sets this huarache apart though, is the boot sole with a Goodyear welt.
— Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023 -
Plus, the Goodyear welted construction means they're built to last.
— Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 June 2023 -
Then use the crevice tool to get into the quilting, along the edge welting, and where any pillow top is attached.
— Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2018 -
Inoki spent much of the 15 rounds on his back, kicking out at Ali’s legs, which quickly welted up.
— Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2017 -
The Wolverine Rancher boot uses what is called a Goodyear welt construction to attach the soles.
— Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023 -
Charles Tyrwhitt makes a pair in a traditional heeled profile that still looks modern, in Goodyear welt construction that can last for years, then be repaired or resoled for even more.
— Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023 -
Its latest iteration stays true to the Ivy style but brings out the casual flair and durability in a Goodyear welt construction.
— Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 -
Whether you’re headed to the office or brunch, the pair’s wide waistband, faux welt back pockets and slanted front pockets combine for an elevated look, while the strategic back darts and pearl buttons add a luxe finish.
— Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2022
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