bruising

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Recent public appearances have also fueled renewed conversation around Trump’s health after visible bruising on his hands and swelling in his lower legs drew attention online and in political media coverage.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Between the team’s low-scoring style, its palpable stress, and the crushing weight of three consecutive late-season collapses, the final weeks of Arsenal’s league campaign turned into a bruising slog.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

After two bruising decades in the job market, we might see her actions as more foolish than heroic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Symptoms of adder bites in dogs include pain and swelling, bruising, lethargy, drooling and vomiting.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A bruising bulldog of a man, Bill had also expressed deep frustration over the authorities’ investigation, and he had begun looking into the matter himself.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann