allergic
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In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Nonetheless Bengali voters were seen as allergic to the BJP for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
As Ballou recounts, one husband whose wife had died of an allergic reaction sued the restaurant that had served her, along with Disney, who owned the restaurant property.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
Molly is allergic to milk, egg and some nuts.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“Otis never would have solved that one as fast as you did. But then again, Otis always said he was allergic to numbers.”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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