wound

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What’s much more difficult to grasp, even for those of us now alive, is how we wound up in a world where that might happen.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

This finding changes how scientists understand cell movement, cancer spread and wound healing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The best players of Surinamese heritage all wound up wearing the bright orange jersey of the Netherlands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The 26-year-old collided with the advertising hoardings in the 76th minute of Wednesday's game and he fell to the floor clutching his thumb after looking at the wound on his right hand.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

If Morgan Stanley failed, however, its share in their fund wound up as an asset in a bankruptcy proceeding.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis