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[woond, wound] / wund, waʊnd /






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Somehow, even if they do, there is a successive chain of Agriculture Department inspectors, including at slaughterhouses and things like that, that are going to notice a gaping wound on an animal.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Unlike a virus, the parasite can’t spread directly from animal to animal, and it requires an open wound to infect an animal, Talbot said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They eventually found a first aid kit to treat his open wound, but there was only a single bandage.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For six or seven miles the trail wound through the wreckage of downed trees and broken limbs.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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