- present participle of bleed.
bleeding
Example Sentences
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The upbeat take from Trivariate wasn’t enough to stem the bleeding, however.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Ebola, a viral haemorrhagic fever that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, can cause severe bleeding and organ failure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
But she’s bleeding; he is a doctor, and they’re in a place where no other help is available.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
He wrapped the leg to stanch the bleeding.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
I yelled in pain and put my bleeding fingernail into my mouth.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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