Example Sentences

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His greatest rival, meanwhile, can only watch from home—Carlos Alcaraz is nursing a wrist injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Journeyman Mac Jones started in place of Purdy, who is nursing a toe injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

That makes Trippier worth a punt in my opinion, even if he is nursing a potential groin issue.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

There is nursing care and support for both the mothers and their babies - who may spend their first 18 months in prison.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Courtney grins at me from the opposite end of the table, where he’s got his chair kicked back on two legs and is nursing a glass of orange juice.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone