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swelling

[swel-ing] / ˈswɛl ɪŋ /


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A large chunk of the cash SoftBank has plowed into OpenAI has come from borrowing against the swelling value of SoftBank’s stake in Arm Holdings, the chip designer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Patients also frequently dealt with stomatitis – painful swelling and sores inside the mouth – as well as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The high doses raise risks of a side effect that can cause brain bleeds and swelling.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

While there remained some "slight lower leg swelling", Barbabella noted in his memo that there was "improvement from last year".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I pictured roots swelling under the ground, the tubers round by now.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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