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Recent Examples of bruise
Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that cornerback Cobie Durant suffered a lung bruise during the Rams’ victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and that his status for Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers is to be determined.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s luxury of having two bruising running backs that can get the job done no matter the down and distance has done wonders for his scheme, which also features a dynamic passing game led by quarterback Jared Goff.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Instead, the bruises and bleeding in the child’s brain were the lingering result of a traumatic birth.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that cornerback Cobie Durant suffered a lung bruise during the Rams’ victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and that his status for Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers is to be determined.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Turner's autopsy revealed extensive bruising, bite marks and cuts about his body, the Tennesseean reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s luxury of having two bruising running backs that can get the job done no matter the down and distance has done wonders for his scheme, which also features a dynamic passing game led by quarterback Jared Goff.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
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Potential homebuyers with children in Detroit, for example, need roughly 20.3 years to save for a 20% down payment from scratch, according to Zoocasa.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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To help, Angelenos, including Hollywood stars, have sprung into action by collecting and delivering meals and goods and using social media to share GoFundMe links for those impacted, many of whom are starting over from scratch.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, Herrin said other injuries on the scene included minor scrapes and burns.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Avoid contact with wounds or scrapes deeper than the top layer of skin.4 Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using a prescription chlorhexidine oral rinse, as this product has several risks and side effects.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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At least 10 people have been killed in the raids this week, and more than 40 others have been wounded, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Wednesday.—
Matthew Mpoke Bigg,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Residents reported constant gunfire and explosions and Palestinian health services reported at least four wounded, after 10 people were killed a day earlier.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fox returned from a three-game absence due to a glute contusion Jan. 12 and scored 26 and 20 points in his first two games back against the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, the Heat got little more that 12 points apiece from Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith, 11 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and 10 points from Bam Adebayo in his return after missing Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers due to a back contusion.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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Less abrasion on the surface helps denim maintain its color.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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The draft – which places a limit on particulate emissions from brake abrasion of 3-11 mg per kilometre per vehicle – was adopted by the European Union countries, as well as eight others.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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The Irish had been gashed on the ground by Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton in the first half, never mind tight end Tyler Warren.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Texas gashed Clemson for 292 rushing yards, but ASU’s defense has been stout against the run all season (27th nationally in yards-per-game allowed).—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Crypto has been a priority of discussion and debate both during the 2024 election and run-up to the 2025 inauguration, and 2025 is set to be a positive year for crypto, but might have more bumps than some forecasters expect. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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On his way to the locker room inside Pauley Pavilion, the UCLA point guard collected hand slaps from teammates and a chest bump from guard Skyy Clark.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sansa works out his true nature by season seven, however, revealing his crimes in a dramatic trial and having sister Ayra slit his throat.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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The Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three young children before slitting her wrists and jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to take her own life is planning to seek an insanity defense, court records show.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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