bruise

Example Sentences

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In the early days after injury, a hematoma or bruise develops at the fracture site.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic had not played since suffering a bone bruise in the left knee he hyperextended in a game against Miami on December 29.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

If the effort fails, it will be another bruise for an investment firm that recently stumbled in its attempt at another big deal buying the U.K.’s Telegraph and its sister paper the Spectator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Detroit is technically still alive and playing with urgency after a loss that had to bruise morale.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

I looked away and used my hat to cover my bruise again.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore