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  • present participle of bleed.
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bleeding

[blee-ding] / ˈbli dɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
bloodstained
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
bloody
Synonyms




NOUN
exploitation
Synonyms




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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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