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Latest post Fri, May 5 2006 9:19 AM by nona the brit. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  222612 Fri, 05 May 06 08:59 AM

'It was difficult to stanch the bleeding.'

 

Does the above sound right?  Should I use staunch, or even another word like 'stem' or 'check'?

Thanks

Jorge
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nona the brit  +  222615 Fri, 05 May 06 09:19 AM
I think it ws a typo for staunch. Staunch the bleeding is a good way to express this. Check or even just 'stop' would also work.
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