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contusion

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


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No, he wasn’t eventually hampered by the knee contusion that kept him sidelined for the opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Smart was nursing a right ankle contusion that kept him out of nine games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

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

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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