bruise

Example Sentences

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Confidently, “Yes” ups the buffoonery in a big way, signaling an increased willingness to bruise viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In the early days after injury, a hematoma or bruise develops at the fracture site.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic had not played since suffering a bone bruise in the left knee he hyperextended in a game against Miami on December 29.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

If the effort fails, it will be another bruise for an investment firm that recently stumbled in its attempt at another big deal buying the U.K.’s Telegraph and its sister paper the Spectator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“We can’t,” I answered, and took it from him so it wouldn’t fall and bruise.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani