swelling
Example Sentences
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These findings indicate that the plant does more than reduce swelling.
From Science Daily
Reaves was “continuing to push himself” to return soon, Redick said, and Ayton had some “swelling” in his elbow but had a “brisk, intense individual workout.”
From Los Angeles Times
With attendance over the first four days swelling to more than 200,000 -- a record for the Adelaide Oval which has been hosting Tests since 1884 -- they face a daunting task.
From Barron's
It was only when he penned Since We Divided - a big swelling ballad with piano and emotive vocals about a teenage relationship - that Shay started to gain confidence he could succeed with music.
From BBC
The song’s climax — Estrada’s lustrous voice intertwined with a swelling orchestral arrangement — will probably bring tears to your eyes.
From Los Angeles Times
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