abrasion

Example Sentences

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In the photos taken by investigators soon after Suzanne’s disappearance on Mother’s Day that year, there are three abrasions or cuts scabbing over, Rohrich said, Fox 21 reported.

From Fox News

Police later said he did not have a broken nose, but there were abrasions on his nose and knee.

From Reuters

In the next week or so, the rover will unleash one instrument that could help answer this puzzle: an abrasion bit mounted at the end of its 2-meter-long arm.

From Science Magazine

Lyssa Rose Upshaw had extensive injuries that were consistent with canine teeth marks, including cuts and abrasions on her neck and head and deep soft tissue wounds on her legs.

From Seattle Times

Pentagon officials said two U.S. service members sustained minor injuries in the barrage and were treated for concussions and abrasions.

From Washington Times