contusion
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With Lakers rookie guard Cameron Carr unable to play because of a right thumb contusion, Kaluma took over the scoring role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Realmuto left in the bottom of the fourth inning with a left wrist contusion from a pitch that had hit him earlier in the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
No, he wasn’t eventually hampered by the knee contusion that kept him sidelined for the opener.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Kevin Durant returned to play after missing Game 1 because of a right knee contusion, and he was sharp early on, scoring 20 points in the first half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 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
It is not quite the classic meet-cute, though cute enough, contusions aside: Stan is less concerned about his head than with the location of Cynthia’s bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
His security guard said he suffered back injuries as well as lacerations and contusions.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
When it is pulled out, it is examined for patterns of atrophy or old contusions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2025
Emergency responders treated several customers at the scene and transported 14 people to area hospitals with non-life-threating medical issues including significant lower leg injuries, lacerations and contusions, the fire department said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
“Yeah. I’m fine. A little sore and scratched up from where I got thrown into some bushes, but no contusions or signs of internal bleeding.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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