swollen
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Reiner pointed to “a variety of physical ailments” that are “easy to see,” including bruised hands, swollen legs and an inability to stay awake.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Another had a swollen knee and was struggling to walk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
More than 300 relief camps have been set up in the state, sheltering over 10,000 people, after rains triggered landslides and swollen rivers breached their banks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
This has been swollen by refugees since the coup.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Her uncle’s hands were so swollen, he couldn’t pick up his hoe, so Nhamo carried that as well.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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