Example Sentences

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He needed the pills, although it was unclear whether he was referring to painkillers, anti-inflammatories or both.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

It stands for protection, elevation, avoid anti-inflammatories, compression and education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2025

It’s also resistant to most treatments, such as anti-inflammatories.

From National Geographic • Dec. 1, 2023

They are also sought to treat join pain, prevent cancer and serve as anti-inflammatories — medical uses sometimes validated by science.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

How she’s been popping anti-inflammatories and rolling her foot on a bottle of water to ease the agony in her arch.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti