canker sore
Americannoun
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canker sores
plural
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Etymology
Origin of canker sore
First recorded in 1905–10
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But Hegseth is as popular in Congress as a canker sore on a first date.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
As humans, we are nothing if not fascinated by our own bodies, whether that’s picking a scab, prodding a canker sore or popping a pimple.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
We hadn’t thought much about this until last night when she mentioned that the canker sore outbreak started while she had COVID-19.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Instead of launching systemic reforms that could help head off moral injury, they’re offering “wellness solutions” such as massages and meditation tips, which can amount to putting a Band-Aid on a canker sore.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 19, 2022
Jesse’s feelings about Leslie’s father poked up like a canker sore.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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