injury
noun
in·ju·ry
ˈin-j(ə-)rē 
plural injuries
1
: hurt, damage, or loss sustained
2
a
: an act that damages or hurts : wrong
b
: violation of another's rights for which the law allows an action to recover damages
Examples of injury in a Sentence
Hikers need to take sensible precautions to prevent injury.
She's concerned about the risk of injury to her reputation.
The team has been weakened by illness and injury.
Careless use of these tools can cause serious bodily injury.
She survived the accident without injury.
She fell and suffered an injury to her arm.
His athletic career has been slowed by injuries.
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In Iran, Tehran said that a projectile struck the premises of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant Tuesday evening, although no damage to the plant or injuries to staff were reported, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The Monrovia Police Department said the woman suffered minor injuries after the bear swiped at her leg and scratched the back of her knee on Saturday.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and police began to process the scene.
—Nathan Pilling
march 17, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
Since 2023, at least six Chicago firefighters have died of injuries sustained on duty.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The Monrovia Police Department said the woman suffered minor injuries after the bear swiped at her leg and scratched the back of her knee on Saturday.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and police began to process the scene.
—Nathan Pilling
march 17, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
Since 2023, at least six Chicago firefighters have died of injuries sustained on duty.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/injury. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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injury
noun
in·ju·ry
ˈinj-(ə-)rē
plural injuries
1
: an act that damages or hurts : wrong
2
: hurt, damage, or loss received
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