swollen

Example Sentences

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His eyes, red and swollen at the lid, burned with admiration.

From Literature

"The widespread and significant flooding this week was driven by swollen rivers, rising groundwater and exceptional rainfall - not a lack of routine highway drain maintenance," he said.

From BBC

I feel the most pity for Naomi, holding her heavy belly as she hobbles along on swollen feet.

From Literature

Delilah's other symptoms included bloodshot eyes, swollen fingers, skin peeling off her hands and feet, a rash, cracked lips and a swollen, red, bumpy tongue - known as strawberry tongue.

From BBC

The registered nurse, who is on maternity leave after having her son Albie, was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm - a swollen blood vessel - after suffering extreme headaches.

From BBC