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Recent Examples of bruise
Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
As the month progressed Prince incurred more bruises and abrasions and began vomiting.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
The sector entered this year bruised after a series of high-profile collapses and company scandals.
FTX, a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsed in November 2022.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The time off will not only allow for Wagner’s torn abdominal muscle to heal but also the rest of his body following regular bumps and bruises that come with the season.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
As the month progressed Prince incurred more bruises and abrasions and began vomiting.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
Without formal design training, though, the road to that fan-favorite status was marked by a few bruising moments of impostor syndrome.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
The sector entered this year bruised after a series of high-profile collapses and company scandals.
FTX, a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsed in November 2022.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
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Limited at Friday’s practice with a hamstring injury and listed as questionable on the official injury report, Pickens was a late scratch 90 minutes before the game when the inactives were announced.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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While instant hot chocolate is fast, making it from scratch is also quick and easy and tastes much better.Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Among that group, minor injuries like scrapes and bruising were reported, but no victims were hospitalized.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Other signs to watch out for, per the National Institute on Aging (NIA), include confusing the gas and brake pedals, sudden lane changes, lots of new dents or scrapes on the car, multiple near misses, and speeding or driving slowly.Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
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On December 10, Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on a private medical facility in the southeastern regional capital, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 20 others.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Astra Telegram channel reported that the strike on the military unit where Russia's 5th Aviation Brigade was stationed had wounded dozens of soldiers and that at least one person had been killed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other players on the Lakers injury report include Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery/left knee effusion), Christian Wood (left knee surgery recovery), and Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain/contusion).Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Consequently, the Sixers have languished on the court, opening 3-13. Karl-Anthony Towns, who has a $49.2 million contract for this season alone, has already missed a game with a knee injury and is recently managing a left calf contusion.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lumia can increase abrasion effects without pumice stone and replace permanganate.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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Warm Hands Beyond Guide Glove $135 at Beyond Clothing Leather gloves give you much better grip, dexterity, and abrasion resistance than synthetic alternatives.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Most notably, a defense that had been among the best in the league at stopping explosive plays got gashed.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But to see a Broncos secondary get gashed this much by Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy?Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bank of America expected a somewhat larger bump to November job gains of about 100,000 or more.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The top of the back will comprise a larger rectangular camera bump made of aluminum rather than traditional 3D glass.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Charging documents obtained by KIRO, Fox 13 and the Kitsap Sun allege that the 23-year-old suspect called 911 and claimed his brother had slit his own throat.Liam Quinn, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tasteful slits on either side of this sweater allow for the piece to have natural movement, while loose sleeves provide an effortlessly cool finish to the neutral staple.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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