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contusion

[kuhn-too-zhuhn, -tyoo-] / kənˈtu ʒən, -ˈtyu- /


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And even though Smart missed his fifth straight game Tuesday night against the Cavaliers with a right ankle contusion, Ayton and the Lakers still felt his presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Doncic was dealing with right hip soreness and Reaves was battling a right forearm contusion after Wednesday’s physical win over Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

LeBron James was downgraded to out with a right hip contusion and left foot arthritis for the Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He then departed to receive stitches and returned to the game while Jones remained in the Nuggets locker room with what the team called a head contusion.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Half was a purple contusion that hung in strips like a shredded mask.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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