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injury

[in-juh-ree] / ˈɪn dʒə ri /


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She was also battling back from a severe lower back injury that left her almost paralyzed last year.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

These include high-profile fatalities such as Switzerland's Muriel Furrer, who was not spotted leaving the road during the 2024 Road World Championships' junior road race, leaving a head injury untreated for more than an hour.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Trost started at right tackle, but he left after two series because of a hamstring injury.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

New signings Emmanuel Emegha, Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, along with recalled loanee Aaron Anselmino, were also absent, seemingly through injury.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

He asks about how frequently I’ve felt the injury in my knee.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Katarina Johnson-Thompson ended day one of the heptathlon in 17th position overall but said she was "just happy to be here" after a difficult season dealing with injuries.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Wildlife officials could not determine the cause of the injuries but suspected that a vehicle may have struck the cougar, as collisions are among the leading causes of wildlife mortalities in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

A spokesperson for BTP also confirmed there were no reported injuries.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

By then, a series of injuries had slowed down the man who had ridden beside Washington for more than twenty years.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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