abrasion
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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
Sir Geoff's academic work saw him invent the barley abrasion process - which involves deliberately damaging the protective husk of grains to speed up the process of malting.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
Shikhanova says to check the Martindale Index, an abrasion resistance measurement, for upholstery projects.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Several individuals had caries severe enough to have caused tooth pain, and the authors noted a few cases of tooth abrasion that were likely intentional modifications intended to lessen tooth pain.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 13, 2023
“We checked each other and we were all okay, except Josh had an abrasion from the seat belt,” Phil added.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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
There were four children in the car at the time of the crash, and one was taken to a hospital by a family member “as a precaution” for abrasions, Morton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 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
But now all balance is lost and we plunge down headlong, both of us, noisily and without grace, gathering momentum and abrasions as we go.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing abrasion
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce
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CTE Construction ("Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills,") Vocabulary from Module One
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