peptic

Example Sentences

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Springsteen returned to the road this January, months after postponing a handful of U.S. shows last year to deal with a peptic ulcer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024

Last month, Bruce Springsteen announced that he was was postponing his September tour dates due to a peptic ulcer, which is a type of sore in the stomach lining or small intestine.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed their remaining September shows because of the 73-year-old rocker’s struggles with peptic ulcer disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The Boss, who last week celebrated his 74th birthday, is “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer disease, a press release read.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

And now the leaf's orgy begins: moistening the fly with a fresh peptic fluid, which helps in the assimilation, the plant proceeds to digest its food.

From Wild Flowers Worth Knowing by Blanchan, Neltje