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Recent Examples of abrasion
The homeless man suffered abrasions, lacerations, contusions and bleeding to his head and face and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, the Queens District Attorney’s Office said.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
An abrasion from a rope or some other ligature encircled her neck.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Additionally, aloe vera is often used for muscle pain, bruises, cuts, abrasions, and inflammation to the skin from burns and frostbite; many studies support its use to improve wound healing and reduce skin inflammation, itching, and irritation.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Mapped polyurethane overlays add abrasion and penetration resistance to key areas, while low-wear areas go without the protection in order to maintain breathability.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
An abrasion from a rope or some other ligature encircled her neck.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Additionally, aloe vera is often used for muscle pain, bruises, cuts, abrasions, and inflammation to the skin from burns and frostbite; many studies support its use to improve wound healing and reduce skin inflammation, itching, and irritation.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Mapped polyurethane overlays add abrasion and penetration resistance to key areas, while low-wear areas go without the protection in order to maintain breathability.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abrasion
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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