- present participle of bleed.
bleeding
Example Sentences
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Ebola, a viral haemorrhagic fever that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, can cause severe bleeding and organ failure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
He wrapped the leg to stanch the bleeding.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
A player who is bleeding must receive treatment before play can continue, but they do not have to leave the court.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
In addition to emergency battlefield treatment, the technology may also be useful for controlling bleeding during internal surgery.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
Not just dry but parched and chapped to the point of bleeding.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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