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swollen

[swoh-luhn] / ˈswoʊ lən /


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Bregman shared that information — as well as a photo that appears to show that his left eye remains swollen shut — Monday morning on his Instagram Stories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Increasing the sugar concentration in the solution surrounding the axons made the swollen regions smaller.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

But traders add that there are a number of other factors pushing yields higher, such a solid labor market, swollen U.S. budget deficits and a deluge of tech-company debt issuance competing for investors’ cash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Despite their swollen faces, relatives have not given up hope of identifying them.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

The tape is pulled from her skin, which is sweaty, swollen, and painful.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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