swollen head
Britishnoun
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Korda, who blasts his groundstroke with tremendous power despite his reedy 6-5, 175-pound frame, has exceedingly high standards for athletic performance and a refreshing humility that suggests a swollen head and inflated expectations won’t be among the potential pitfalls ahead.
From Washington Post
A canine lineage that impressive is bound to give any pup a slightly swollen head, which threatens to drive a serious wedge between Scooby and the comparatively insignificant Shaggy.
From Los Angeles Times
His swollen head reflected a severe beating, she said.
From The Guardian
I’ll straddle a swollen head, grab it with two hands, then give it a short jerk skyward.
From Washington Times
One required surgery to remove a blood clot to his brain, while the other needed only medication for a swollen head.
From The Guardian
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