lump

Example Sentences

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Instead, she found a lump in her armpit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The third option is a lump sum, which is the simplest route but could push your heir into a higher tax bracket.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

She underwent a further eight abdominal surgeries to remove the infection, but, months later, she noticed a lump developing in her stomach, which was later confirmed to be a hernia.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Nadeen Lister said she was in the shower when she found a lump in 2020.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Peach collapsed into a lump on the hallway floor.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles