lumps

Example Sentences

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The discovery, combined with her fibrocystic breasts—a common, noncancerous condition that can cause lumps and cysts—meant that she needed a more comprehensive diagnostic exam to investigate the symptoms.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

The suspected cardiac arrhythmia was likely due to a diagnosed condition known as “systemic sarcoidosis,” which can cause lumps in the lungs and other organs, the report found.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

MDLs have been a growing part of the federal civil litigation docket, at astronomical expense to companies that face multiple lawsuits from different jurisdictions that the court system lumps together into one MDL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

"It will be a battle of attrition. In years gone by they've been known for chucking the ball about but they've got some big physical lumps in there now, so we'll relish that."

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Tanin dropped lumps of sugar in two of the cups and turned around.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee