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bruising





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After struggling with bone bruising in his arm that limited him to playing mostly on the lower-tier Challenger circuit in recent years, Fery is finally healthy and playing consistently.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Fery has struggled with bone bruising in his arm - a similar to the issue that has thwarted fellow Briton Jack Draper over the past year - and it led to "dark moments" for him.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

And as the U.S. prepares for a bruising test against Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place in the round of 16, it took a fiery Argentine to remind the Americans how to represent their country.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

He moved forward suddenly, bruising his knees on the rock.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko




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