abrasions

Example Sentences

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He also started diligently airbrushing or painting over photographs of the deceased: “I paint out all the abrasions, cuts and bruises, and open the eyes,” he explained, essentially resurrecting a likeness of the victim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Clostebol is an active ingredient in dermatological cream or spray called Trofodermin which is used to treat skin abrasions, cuts and wounds - and readily available over the counter in Italy.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

According to FDA investigators, one of those employees had several cuts and abrasions on their arms.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

Worthy and longtime Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti met with a sunglasses manufacturer who designed goggles that didn’t fog up or cause skin abrasions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

I was so raw from repeated exposure to cruelty that now even the most minor abrasions left a mark.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi