wounding

Example Sentences

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It all really comes down to attachment wounding in a really deep way, and the ways that we seek to feel not-so-freaked-out when that wounding gets activated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Deborah famously tried to muzzle Ava a few times, only to back off when she realized that by hurting her protégé, she was wounding herself.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

George Stana, 25 and Nandito Badea, 21 have both denied charges of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and unlawful wounding.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Within Russia's capital, local authorities reported that air defence systems had intercepted more than 80 drones overnight, wounding 12 people.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

It was his first misstep, but how to make him see it without wounding his fledgling confidence?

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin