swollen
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"The first week was horrendous - everything was swollen, everything was sore. I was sure I was going to pull 15 million muscles," Woods said.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
She nursed a swollen ankle after falling in the evacuation centre.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Katzenback said the airy feeling I had leaving my treatment was likely linked to temporary changes in fluid distribution, which can “make people feel less swollen or heavy, especially after travel.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Johnson’s carapace is detailed with skin-like textures, swollen bicep veins and living tattoos that offer him encouragement and advice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
He was stressed, suffering the chest pains and swollen joints of recurrent rheumatic fever.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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