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bruise

[brooz] / bruz /




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Insurance isn’t there to handle every bump and bruise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

In the early days after injury, a hematoma or bruise develops at the fracture site.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Nine days ago, she suffered a torn ACL, a bone bruise and meniscus damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic had not played since suffering a bone bruise in the left knee he hyperextended in a game against Miami on December 29.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

"Nothing, Father. It is as Primus told you. The evening sky hangs above us, the color of a bruise, and clouds carpet the world beneath us, all grey and writhing."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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