scars

Example Sentences

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Early in the film, Racine, whose burn scars only cover her left arm, reminds Anaia, whose scars are much more severe and difficult to hide, of the cards they were dealt.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

"The city is going to bear the scars of this lunatic for a really long time."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But uncertainty remains high, with economists concerned that persistent energy shocks might have already left lasting scars on demand in the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

As he recounted the odyssey, more than 20 years of practice could be charted through various blotches and burn scars on his arms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Some of the scales were dented, pitted, and cracked; others were missing entirely, revealing long, crooked scars in the bare skin beneath.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda