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wound

[woond, wound] / wund, waʊnd /






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But as the game wound down, Wembanyama was noticeably sluggish, and the Spurs’ attack devolved into a series of low-percentage tries from distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Unlike a virus, the parasite can’t spread directly from animal to animal, and it requires an open wound to infect an animal, Talbot said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They eventually found a first aid kit to treat his open wound, but there was only a single bandage.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Elanco has six products targeting screwworm larvae, including an aerosol wound treatment sanctioned by the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The trail wound through steep hills, straight up and straight down.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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