injury
noun
in·ju·ry
ˈin-j(ə-)rē 
plural injuries
1
: hurt, damage, or loss sustained
2
a
: an act that damages or hurts : wrong
b
: violation of another's rights for which the law allows an action to recover damages
Examples of injury in a Sentence
Hikers need to take sensible precautions to prevent injury.
She's concerned about the risk of injury to her reputation.
The team has been weakened by illness and injury.
Careless use of these tools can cause serious bodily injury.
She survived the accident without injury.
She fell and suffered an injury to her arm.
His athletic career has been slowed by injuries.
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Baker Mayfield had just 116 yards for the Bucs and got sacked twice, including on a third-down play in the fourth quarter by Nick Bosa, who battled through a right-hip injury.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
The filing also discusses regulatory changes, including Medicare reimbursement adjustments, and provides an overview of the company's strategy to continue acquiring outpatient physical therapy practices and expanding its industrial injury prevention services.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The Bengals needed running back help after Zach Moss suffered a neck injury that is set to sideline him indefinitely.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
The filing also discusses regulatory changes, including Medicare reimbursement adjustments, and provides an overview of the company's strategy to continue acquiring outpatient physical therapy practices and expanding its industrial injury prevention services.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The Bengals needed running back help after Zach Moss suffered a neck injury that is set to sideline him indefinitely.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/injury. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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injury
noun
in·ju·ry
ˈinj-(ə-)rē
plural injuries
1
: an act that damages or hurts : wrong
2
: hurt, damage, or loss received
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