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In this scene of the walking wounded, Bronze was speaking Spanish to the referee who objected to Bronze wearing the captain’s armband on her wrist.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Gabe Landeskog will play again Saturday for Eagles Avalanche Journal: Cale Makar’s remarkable feat, through his teammates’ eyes
Defenseman Ryan Lindgren also joined the walking wounded after being injured Tuesday night against Vegas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
But that is exactly what the Yankees got on Monday, though at least so far, the latest addition to the walking wounded appears to be less severe than most of the others.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The Lions, who are the walking wounded on defense, have not fared well with scrambling quarterbacks all season.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Gabe Landeskog will play again Saturday for Eagles Avalanche Journal: Cale Makar’s remarkable feat, through his teammates’ eyes
Defenseman Ryan Lindgren also joined the walking wounded after being injured Tuesday night against Vegas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
But that is exactly what the Yankees got on Monday, though at least so far, the latest addition to the walking wounded appears to be less severe than most of the others.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The Lions, who are the walking wounded on defense, have not fared well with scrambling quarterbacks all season.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“The walking wounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20walking%20wounded. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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