Example Sentences

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I also wanted to understand if my treatment, which forced me to excavate painful childhood memories lodged beneath the surface, like splinters the skin had long healed over, could help others.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

When the researchers then created small wounds, the treated mice healed more quickly than untreated mice.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Describing himself as "fully healed, and ready for whatever challenge comes through", Gjoshe now says he is "just thinking about staying fit… hoping a club will come in and give me that chance".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“From my understanding, it’s basically making sure basically the tissue is healed enough. We’re obviously going to splint him, but making sure the tissue is healed enough to protect his skin barrier.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Their wounds healed as Frey and Skirnir watched, and they clambered onto their horses.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman