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Adjective
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Topuria was a bloody and swollen mess by the time his corner stopped the fight between the fourth and fifth rounds.
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So who’s going to publish a book at the end of this story of writers with swollen egos?
Adjective
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Maintain a healthy weight: Excess body fat puts pressure on your blood vessels, raising the risk of varicose and spider veins.
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After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.
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Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.
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The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.
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Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer, checking occasionally to make sure water isn’t boiling too rapidly, until matzo balls are very puffed and light in color, 30–40 minutes.
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Bake, 1 baking sheet at a time, in preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.
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Despite reaching the final for a second time, the 2024 team served up turgid fare in most of its matches, so much so that frustrated fans threw plastic beer cups at Southgate following a goalless tie against the minnows of Slovenia.
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The document has been commented on more widely than previous popes’ encyclicals, which traditionally have been heavy on turgid liturgical language.
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“Ventricose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventricose. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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