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One of the challenges with middle ear infections lies in the fact that the infected area is located behind the ear-canal-spanning tympanic membrane (aka the eardrum).—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 June 2025 Then the assault on the eardrums of 50,000 fans roaring with joy and collectively conveying a message that is becoming increasingly undeniable: this is their year.—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025 Reema suffered serious burns, a punctured eardrum and trauma following the attack, the BBC reported.—Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 May 2025 Another bolt of lightning struck close on the island, and a split second later a terrific thunderclap tried to beat in our eardrums.—Arthur Grahame, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for eardrum
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