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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

In Phase 2 trials reported last year, amyloid quickly fell to low levels, while swelling and bleeding side effects were rare.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In recent months, anti-war protests have been held across the country, with some swelling to become Japan's largest in decades.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

She lay there, tears swelling in her eyes, but there was a smile on her face.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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