abrasion
Example Sentences
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"Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can't move. I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me," she said in a video posted on social media.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024
An oval abrasion on a French bulldog’s ear was rimmed by crusty discharge.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
Typically, corneal abrasion patients spend seven to 10 days wearing a clear, oxygen-permeable bandage contact lens, often instilled with eyedrops containing antibiotics.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024
Shikhanova says to check the Martindale Index, an abrasion resistance measurement, for upholstery projects.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
“We checked each other and we were all okay, except Josh had an abrasion from the seat belt,” Phil added.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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