bruising

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The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris signaled interest in the seat shortly after her bruising 2024 loss to Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Barbabella noted the bruising as consistent with “minor soft tissue irritation,” attributing it to “frequent handshaking” and the “benign effect of aspirin therapy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But Trump's medical and dental check-up on Tuesday at the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington followed questions about his apparent sleepiness in meetings and bruising on his hand.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

He can barely make it through the simplest merengue without bruising the dancers around him.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García