swelling

Example Sentences

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Signs that a battery is about to fail include swelling, hissing, popping, an unusual odor and excessive heat, according to a New York Division of Homeland Security battery consumer guide.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The swelling of the Treasury’s bank account as tax payments roll in is one reason the Fed has been running its monthly bond purchases at an elevated clip since late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In detention, Flores said, she began to suffer a painful swelling, which she believed could have been mastitis brought on by her inability to nurse her baby.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“That’s why I recommend breathable fabrics, compression socks if you’re prone to swelling, and always layers,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The leg was not broken, though badly tom, and swelling rapidly.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander