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abrasion

[uh-bray-zhuhn] / əˈbreɪ ʒən /
NOUN
scraped area
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NOUN
scraping or wearing down by friction
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They bear the abrasion of files handled, claims contested and Jewish allegiance translated from words into work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

"Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can't move. I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me," she said in a video posted on social media.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2024

This zoned development would have maintained essential skin functions, such as protection against abrasion, dehydration and parasites.

From Science Daily ● May 21, 2024

Shikhanova says to check the Martindale Index, an abrasion resistance measurement, for upholstery projects.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

The scratch was shallow, but the area surrounding the abrasion was as red and swollen as a chain of kielbasa sausage.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

As September drew to an end, she hadn't been seen feeding for days and was spotted with bloody abrasions on her snout from bumping into the concrete walls.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

In an interview, Simpson said they were extremely allergic to mosquito bites, causing the abrasions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The animals operated in the high temperatures of La Guaira, exposing themselves to dehydration and abrasions to their fur, something visible on Sisu's neck.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

The skin on both heels and a patch below my right pinkie had worn away, leaving behind angry pink abrasions.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

Now, her skin has abrasions where any fabric rubbed and rubbed against her skin.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti


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