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laceration

[las-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌlæs əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Indiana resident Perry Tole suffered a laceration on his left cheek during an incident that occurred late Friday night and into early Saturday in an alley outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

Per the CPSC, “small metal pieces can detach from the garlic press, posing a laceration or ingestion hazard to consumers.”

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

It added that Lula suffered a laceration to the back of his head and is being monitored by doctors.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

Court coordinator Andy Flack said Ms Hempstead was taken to Southend Hospital for treatment after being found by police with a "laceration to her upper limb" on 29 July.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

“The worst laceration was on your upper lip,” Armand said.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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