Example Sentences

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The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, analyzed 35 samples of balms and bandages from 19 mummies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

In 2011, the late Labour MP Paul Flynn, a staunch republican, called on MPs "to remove the bandages from our mouths" when it came to royalty.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

She keeps a good supply of bandages for her fingers because the reeds have sharp edges when they’re split, and it’s easy to get the equivalent of paper cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

He and others also recommended I keep compression bandages and styptic powder—which can be applied to small wounds to help stop bleeding—in stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

As the crowd passed, I spotted a tall figure whose cheek bulged with a thick pad of bandages.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros