swollen

Example Sentences

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The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

On Tuesday he posted again from hospital with a photo of his swollen face and the caption: "May not look like it but the surgery was a success."

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

At an Olympics news conference this week, Vonn said her knee felt stable, not swollen, and that she will be ready to compete Sunday in the women’s downhill.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Among the most recent reports, the Challenger, Gray and Christmas tally of announced layoffs was partly swollen by the recent layoff news from UPS and Amazon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Although my eyes were swollen nearly shut, I could see enough to know that Frederick and Bruno were standing over me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff