bruising
Example Sentences
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Kerrigan recovered from heavy bruising in time to make the USA team, alongside Harding.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Solomon had a bruising stretch around 2022 to 2024 that cast his longevity as CEO into doubt among many partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
For such a bruising cut, the lyrics of “The Edge of Perfection” are surprisingly optimistic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Chip stocks were staging a sharp rally on Thursday, continuing their comeback from a bruising selloff at the start of the week.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
High up they held their torches, bruising the air overhead with the smoke of our procession.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
