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Band-Aid

[band-eyd] / ˈbændˌeɪd /
















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For a time, the internet did put a Band-Aid on this problem, bringing isolated communities together and providing the sort of crosstalk they couldn’t hear on the abandoned sidewalks of gated developments.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Kenvue - which owns well-known brands including Band-Aid, Listerine, and Calpol - was spun off from J&J in 2022.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“It’s bigger than a Band-Aid, but smaller than the tourniquet we really need,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

It can work for some people who prefer the “pull off the Band-Aid approach,” but for most, smoothing out the tax consequences works best.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

He’s got a cut on his back left leg, and he demands that I put ointment and a Band-Aid on it when we get home.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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