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bloodshot

[bluhd-shot] / ˈblʌdˌʃɒt /
ADJECTIVE
inflamed
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"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

Delilah's other symptoms included bloodshot eyes, swollen fingers, skin peeling off her hands and feet, a rash, cracked lips and a swollen, red, bumpy tongue - known as strawberry tongue.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

“Her hijab was off. Her eyes were bloodshot red. There were tears going down her cheeks. She was hunched over squealing,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024

When he briefly opened his eyes, they were bloodshot, the deputy wrote.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024

Under heavy lids, his eyes were red and bloodshot.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty


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