graft
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“The injuries I suffered led to a long and difficult recovery that I am still trying to recover from, including treatment for a severe traumatic brain injury, a shattered maxilla and a bone graft procedure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
As the burn would not heal by itself, he has required a graft, where skin was taken from his thigh and then applied to his chest.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, a central figure in a major ongoing police graft inquiry in South Africa, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud and money-laundering charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
They have undertaken blitzes in sectors such as finance, healthcare and energy that offer ample opportunities for graft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
I just need to hang on long enough for my new skin to graft.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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