swollen
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"My stomach became so swollen from chronic constipation and weight gain that when I looked in the mirror I was looking at someone I no longer recognised," Trish said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
"People's feet were swollen from all the walking they had done," recalled Batangouna, who served as a sergeant at the time.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
Also, Forsyth Barr says Auckland Airport faces elevated near-term capex requirements, and the company needs to account for a swollen number of shares on issue after raising capital in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The old woman’s knuckles were so swollen with arthritis, Penelope wondered if she could even remove the large jeweled rings she wore on each finger, or whether she would have to be buried in them.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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