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bloodshot

[bluhd-shot] / ˈblʌdˌʃɒt /
ADJECTIVE
inflamed
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"So we came out in the night hours, we went to the bush. There's a mountain up there, we slept there," said the 31-year-old, his eyes bloodshot.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

Locals loved the story about the one-eyed New York man who had a special bloodshot glass eyeball made, so that when he came to L.A. on business, his fake eye matched his real one.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

Delilah's other symptoms included bloodshot eyes, swollen fingers, skin peeling off her hands and feet, a rash, cracked lips and a swollen, red, bumpy tongue - known as strawberry tongue.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2026

Balzak’s bloodshot, bulging eyes were locked on every movement of her hand as she took him through various activities designed to check his health and attitude.

From Seattle Times Nov. 19, 2023

His eyes were bloodshot, his forehead creased with heavy lines.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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