as in to blow out
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Boston beat Orlando 103-86 and Cleveland blew out Miami, 121-100 in Game 1 of their respective series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Cavaliers blow out Heat to take Game 1 The No. 1 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers got off to an auspicious start in their NBA title quest, blowing out the Miami Heat 121-100 to take Game 1 at Rocket Arena in Ohio.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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For its makers, that’s where the magic is April 15, 2025 Later, checking the bear traps, however, Yuri encounters a big-eared baby ochi cowering in a hole, its hind leg bloodied.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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One group pulled the body of young boy from the rubble, his body limp and his face bloodied.—
Kareem Khadder and Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The physician noted scarring on Trump’s right ear, obtained during the first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July, 2024.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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For others, scarring leaves so little healthy lung tissue that breathing becomes impossible.—
John Green,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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This type of groin strain is more likely to cause bruising and swelling.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Detroit’s starting center, Jalen Duren, is 6-10, while backup Isaiah Stewart is 6-8 but known for his bruising style of play.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Contuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contuse. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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