swelling

Example Sentences

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In detention, Flores said, she began to suffer a painful swelling, which she believed could have been mastitis brought on by her inability to nurse her baby.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Visitors seeking a break from the swelling crowds at Frieze should make a stop at Post-Fair, located just a few miles away at an old Santa Monica post office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“That’s why I recommend breathable fabrics, compression socks if you’re prone to swelling, and always layers,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Despite receiving treatment from the team's physio at half-time, Lang did not realise the cut on his elbow had been infected until he noticed swelling and increasing pain during a night shift that evening.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

He could see the peach swelling larger and larger as clearly as if it were a balloon being blown up.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl