bruise

Example Sentences

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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

“A bruise is internal bleeding. But it can also be something serious. We do know that the ICE agent walked away from the incident — we have that on camera.”

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

The large dose of aspirin he chooses to take daily has caused him to bruise easily, he said, and he has been encouraged by his doctors to take a lower dose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

The bump near Lolo’s eye has become a purple bruise by dinnertime.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina