- present participle of scar.
scarring
Example Sentences
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After doing so, they observed reductions in fat accumulation, inflammation and scarring.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Other issues from overseas procedures reported by the Bopss members include scarring, uneven eyes and wounds opening up.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
This can lead to more serious health issues including scarring and narrowing of the esophagus, or even tearing in the esophagus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Flash flooding in Arizona recently swept through the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people, a weather event that was exacerbated by wildfire scarring, drought and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Salva could tell by the ritual scarring on the man’s face that he was from the Nuer tribe.
From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park
