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bandage

[ban-dij] / ˈbæn dɪdʒ /
NOUN
covering for wound
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VERB
cover a wound
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STRONG


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Someone in the crowd applied a bandage to his head and he was quickly taken to an emergency room.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

His grandmother gestured to the bandage across his face.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

His right hand shows persistent bruising, often covered with thick makeup and at times a bandage, and his ankles have appeared swollen.

From Barron's Jan. 1, 2026

But any payment is only a bandage for a deeply rigged market.

From MarketWatch Dec. 23, 2025

Koffi noted with a pang the bandage near the base of her head.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

When her bandages are unwrapped, she’s devastated to learn that her face is still symmetrical, with a thin nose, unblemished skin, and full lips.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2026

I would recommend finding a kit with a wide variety of tools, bandages, and basic medical supplies.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

After the somewhat painful task of blood collection and a few bandages later, I mailed the sample in.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

I wish I had one of those long Ace bandages to wrap around it.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

Megan announced the news on Instagram alongside a bandaged heart emoji and said she would step away from the production Friday rather than the originally slated May 17.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

There was a sizeable police presence in the area and visibly shocked local residents were in the streets, including some with bandaged faces.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 2026

That image of bandaged captain Dawson celebrating with the fans will likely become iconic, certainly among the club's supporters when they reflect upon a day that will live long in the memory.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2026

His right hand has repeatedly appeared bandaged and bruised.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2025

The smell of dust and sweat and hard work rises from her as she leans over to look at my bandaged feet.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

Crimson underwent multiple bandaging and bracing techniques to aid his limb development.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

“There were a lot of people in the background that were kind of bubblegum and bandaging everything together to make sure that there was not a single hiccup,” Goetter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Lifeguards at Bondi have been praised for their courage on the day of the December 14 attack, dragging people to safety, bandaging and resuscitating victims, and pulling panicked swimmers from the waves.

From Barron's Dec. 20, 2025

"The treatment of human wounds was most likely first mentioned in a medical manuscript that dates back to 2200 BC, which included cleaning, plastering, and bandaging of wounds with certain wound care substances," says Schuppli.

From Science Daily May 2, 2024

He finished bandaging my cheek and tipped my chin up so he could look me in the eye.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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