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  • present participle of swell.
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swelling

[swel-ing] / ˈswɛl ɪŋ /


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Patients also frequently dealt with stomatitis – painful swelling and sores inside the mouth – as well as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In Phase 2 trials reported last year, amyloid quickly fell to low levels, while swelling and bleeding side effects were rare.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He went to Walter Reed three times last year, including a trip to address the swelling of his lower legs, which his doctor diagnosed as chronic venous insufficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In recent months, anti-war protests have been held across the country, with some swelling to become Japan's largest in decades.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

When she says this, I don’t feel tears swelling or sadness in my heart.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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