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
Victories like the one over Manchester City – a performance discussed at length in this previous column – have been all too rare, with the team picking up too many draws and too many injuries.
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Juventus season beset by draws and injuries Indeed, the Bianconeri remain the only unbeaten side in Serie A, but they have alarmingly been held to just seven wins while drawing no fewer than 10 times in their first 17 games of 2024/25.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
According to police, two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Lions should be able to handle the 49ers, but their injuries will be a much greater concern in the finale.
—Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fudd, who has been plagued with knee injuries since enrolling at UConn in 2021, suffered the injury during the Huskies’ blowout win over Louisville and missed the next three games.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Juventus season beset by draws and injuries Indeed, the Bianconeri remain the only unbeaten side in Serie A, but they have alarmingly been held to just seven wins while drawing no fewer than 10 times in their first 17 games of 2024/25.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
According to police, two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Lions should be able to handle the 49ers, but their injuries will be a much greater concern in the finale.
—Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fudd, who has been plagued with knee injuries since enrolling at UConn in 2021, suffered the injury during the Huskies’ blowout win over Louisville and missed the next three games.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Injuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injuries. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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