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abrasion

[uh-brey-zhuhn] / əˈbreɪ ʒən /
NOUN
scraped area
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NOUN
scraping or wearing down by friction
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They bear the abrasion of files handled, claims contested and Jewish allegiance translated from words into work.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can't move. I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me," she said in a video posted on social media.

From BBC Dec. 1, 2024

The fishing practices, including trawling and the use of gill and seine nets, were shown to cause physical pressures such as abrasion, smothering, siltation and total habitat loss.

From Science Daily Nov. 20, 2024

Shikhanova says to check the Martindale Index, an abrasion resistance measurement, for upholstery projects.

From Seattle Times Feb. 9, 2024

“We checked each other and we were all okay, except Josh had an abrasion from the seat belt,” Phil added.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

The animals operated in the high temperatures of La Guaira, exposing themselves to dehydration and abrasions to their fur, something visible on Sisu's neck.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

The skin on both heels and a patch below my right pinkie had worn away, leaving behind angry pink abrasions.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

He also started diligently airbrushing or painting over photographs of the deceased: “I paint out all the abrasions, cuts and bruises, and open the eyes,” he explained, essentially resurrecting a likeness of the victim.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

Clostebol is an active ingredient in dermatological cream or spray called Trofodermin which is used to treat skin abrasions, cuts and wounds - and readily available over the counter in Italy.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2024

Now, her skin has abrasions where any fabric rubbed and rubbed against her skin.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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