Example Sentences
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A trip to ancient Egypt, for instance, leads to one of the Minions running out of toilet paper and accidentally unwrapping a nearby mummy’s bandages for the purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
In media, a great new hire or a hard-earned bit of reader goodwill are just fresh bandages placed over a wound that must be constantly treated.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
She keeps a good supply of bandages for her fingers because the reeds have sharp edges when they’re split, and it’s easy to get the equivalent of paper cuts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
Maduro's wife, Flores, was much quieter, with bandages near her eyes and forehead for injuries her lawyers said she sustained during their weekend arrest.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
Still trying to cover Caesar’s body with mine, I awkwardly press the bandages.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
