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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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My doctor examined the swelling on my back.
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Nothing seemed to stop the swelling .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He developed stress induced swelling of both knees and the right elbow.
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He had felt them - round swelling lumps the size of gold coins.
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They are bristly with a slight swelling towards the tip, before the final tapering-off.
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They looked down from the bridge and saw the arms washed upwards, the plague swellings plainly visible.
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This condition normally gives rise to severe swelling , known as oedema, in various parts of the body.
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Though the swelling had gone from her temple and the bruise was fading, she still appeared wan.