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healing

[hee-ling] / ˈhi lɪŋ /


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Another study found that although healing tends to occur more slowly in people with diabetes, lesions do improve once the infection is treated.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Farah, also not her real name, met Khan as a child after he convinced her mother she needed healing.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Ignoring those, they said, “stifles that debate and our ability to move forward as a nation,” and impedes healing.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

In past years, Catherine has addressed themes of forging connections, the healing power of nature and acts of kindness, as well as her work with children and families.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But this time as I thought of him a gentle calm settled over me, pushing away the shame and hurt as though spiriting me away for a healing respite.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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