as in to blow out
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One agent was left bloodied by a rioter.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026 -
In the second period, after the Red Wings tied the game on Dylan Larkin’s power-play goal, Tkachuk was bloodied on a hit.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the overlook of a dark, looming castle, scarred by war, two friends and lords look out through the mists.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sankofa Community Development Corporation has taken 40 acres of once blighted land, scarred by blight and neglect, and turned it into both an outdoors resource for Lower 9 residents, and a new wetland addition to the city’s flood armor.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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To extract their minty flavor, bruise the leaves, then steep the mint sprigs in hot water (for the cake layers) and cook them in butter (for the frosting).—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Look for cushioning in the shin, ankle, and toe box areas specifically, as this is where an unforgiving ski boot can batter, blister, and bruise you.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Contuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contuse. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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