bruise

Example Sentences

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But these days, the company is suffering through the most bruising correction in decades for the city’s entertainment business.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Dos Santos says the bruises he received there made him a better coach and a better person.

From Los Angeles Times

She burrows into the bruised soul of Anna with such understanding and intelligence that Anna emerges as a figure both noble and powerfully moving.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most common side effects were mild, such as easy bruising or rash.

From Science Daily

“We were pretty bruised and battered at that point,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times