callus

Example Sentences

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“I want to build up a callus of hard work,” Fisch said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

The cells formed a tumorlike tissue known as callus that could then be coaxed to grow into a seedling.

From Science Magazine • May 17, 2023

An additional wrinkle with warts that happen to be on the bottom of the foot: A callus can further protect them.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2022

Will I have to ask for more time spent on that callus?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

This was not irrational worry, because dried blood was unusual, even for when the callus was cracked open.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green