abrasion

Example Sentences

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"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

The victim sustained a minor abrasion below the eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023

They also agreed to reduce brake particle emissions limits and tire abrasion rate emissions.

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

“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