abrasions

Example Sentences

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He also started diligently airbrushing or painting over photographs of the deceased: “I paint out all the abrasions, cuts and bruises, and open the eyes,” he explained, essentially resurrecting a likeness of the victim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

"Most skin wounds that we get are from abrasions, which destroy the upper part of the skin," says Novak.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

On Monday, Ms Bacares was using a wheelchair after suffering abrasions on her feet, according to the newspaper La Repubblica.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

According to FDA investigators, one of those employees had several cuts and abrasions on their arms.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

Now, her skin has abrasions where any fabric rubbed and rubbed against her skin.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti