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discolorations

noun

plural of discoloration

as in scratches

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Regularly inspect your spatulas for any sign of wear, including loose components, cracks, scratches or dents.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Given that matte white finishes are sometimes made out of enamel, scratches and chips are a possibility, Bennett shares.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scratches

Noun

Recent launch events have mostly settled into a predictable cadence of incremental camera upgrades and routine spec bumps.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Therefore, wearing a watch on your left wrist is a smart styling choice, leaving your investment piece less prone to scratches, bumps, and other wear and tear.

— Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of bumps

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One of the book’s more memorable revelations details a physical altercation with his brother that Harry claimed left him with cuts and bruises.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
According to court records, police found Dunn deceased in a motel room with bruises on her body, including her neck and face, and her eyelids were swollen and discolored.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bruises

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Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
This follows previous scrapes of the dataset posted on Reddit (since taken down by the original poster) and the AI model clearinghouse Hugging Face.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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