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Recent Examples of pockThe castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024 They were riddled with lesions, pock marks and holes.—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024 Barks, not the pock of tennis balls, were heard across the sunny, 40-acre (16-hectare) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.—Jennifer Peltz, ajc, 6 May 2023 After Carey’s stay, the home’s wooden floors had to be replaced—to the tune of $90,000—thanks to pock marks from her high heels.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for pock
Tayma has severe recessive dystrophic EB, one of the most severe forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic disorder that causes Tayma's skin to blister and scar.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Cellulitis can cause a painful, red, tender, swollen rash that may blister and scab over.
Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.
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Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
The ball sent Miller’s hat flying off his head and left the 25-year-old former starter with a large red welt on his forehead.
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Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5
Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6
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Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5
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Despite the bump, bearish signals remain on the horizon, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifying at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday that the central bank will likely keep rates steady as the threat of inflation remains.
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Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Investors who can stomach the bumps may end up owning a piece of mobility’s future infrastructure—not just a car stock.
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