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swollen

[swoh-luhn] / ˈswoʊ lən /


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Over Christmas, he landed in the emergency room after waking up with a swollen face and tongue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

She said his mouth was swollen but that he was out of the hospital and recovering Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The Velvet Gang’s aesthetic changes every sequence: preppy plaids, florals, raver neons and a swollen pink jumpsuit that makes Corvette look like a hyper-feminine Gumby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Nearly 73% of patients achieved at least a 20% improvement in tender and swollen joints, more than half saw a 50% improvement, and 36% saw a 70% improvement.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Her uncle’s hands were so swollen, he couldn’t pick up his hoe, so Nhamo carried that as well.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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