bruising

Example Sentences

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The White House says Trump's leg swelling is caused by a vein issue while the bruising is due to his enthusiastic consumption of aspirin.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

After two bruising decades in the job market, we might see her actions as more foolish than heroic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Midterm elections have been bruising for most modern presidents.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Instead, it came from a bruising shock to his system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I wrapped my fingers around the rough, bruising snake of a rope that slithered through them, and went up.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath