bruised

Example Sentences

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At first, Liliana would watch closely to make sure Francesco didn’t get tired or bruised.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“The clouds over the Ochils are purple and bruised looking and the shadows are deep grey,” Lindsay observes of winter returning to mountains and hedgerows “battered by rain and never going to stand up again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"Popping the blister relieved the pressure but it was swollen and bruised, so it's just sore," McIlroy said after playing the back nine on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The labor market may be showing signs of resilience, but U.S. consumers are feeling bruised and uneasy about the economic outlook as they struggle to cope with high gasoline prices.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

He bared his bruised knuckles at me, a startling contrast to the elegant finery of his silver rings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros