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Recent Examples of contusionClowney missed five games with a lower back sprain that developed over time, while Williams sat three with a left calf contusion after trying to play through it.—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026 Brandon Williams is questionable due to a right lower leg contusion.—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 2 Feb. 2026 Needless to say, James and Jonny get into it as well, engaging in a knock-down, drag -out fight that results not only in numerous bruises and contusions but also a heartfelt emotional epiphany.—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026 The star forward had been having a career year, averaging 28.2 points per game, before missing the past three because of a left knee contusion.—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contusion
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bruise
Noun
But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Photos show what appear to be deep bruises marked SueHey's wrists.