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contusion

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


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He was questionable against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 26 with a quad contusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The Lakers are also dealing with an injury to guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last six games because of a right ankle contusion and will be sidelined for the game Sunday at Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

LeBron James, who suffered an elbow contusion in the final minutes against Denver, did not play Sunday, missing his second consecutive game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The Lakers played without LeBron James, who missed his second straight game because of a left elbow contusion and left foot arthritis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 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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