illness

Example Sentences

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He’s working with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to develop benchmarks so people understand how different AI tools respond to mental health.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Illness doesn’t reflect a lack of effort, and bad things happen to the most proactive among us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Illness can start with flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature and headache.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Illness and disability due to a lack of care also reduce productivity and earning potential for individuals and their families.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

Illness had stopped her giving her children all a mother should.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan