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as in damaged
to cause bodily damage to
an arrow had wounded the animal, but the vet was able to save it
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as in insulted
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
that callous comment really wounded me
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Jan. 2025
During that time, more than 600 children have been killed, according to UNICEF, and countless more wounded.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
The Eagles turned the ball over three times in that win over the Packers, and barring a repeat of that, their talented rookie cornerbacks should be able to handle a wounded Packers receiving corps in what should be a low-scoring game.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Harrell stars in a film that treats young people with intelligence and grace, never talking down to them like so much modern family entertainment, as the story of a wounded reindeer becomes truly magical.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The first phase of the deal includes Hamas releasing a number of hostages, including women, in addition to older and wounded detainees, as Israel starts to withdraw from Gaza.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Jan. 2025
During that time, more than 600 children have been killed, according to UNICEF, and countless more wounded.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
The Eagles turned the ball over three times in that win over the Packers, and barring a repeat of that, their talented rookie cornerbacks should be able to handle a wounded Packers receiving corps in what should be a low-scoring game.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Harrell stars in a film that treats young people with intelligence and grace, never talking down to them like so much modern family entertainment, as the story of a wounded reindeer becomes truly magical.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Wounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wounded. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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