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allergic

[uh-lur-jik] / əˈlɜr dʒɪk /


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You’re not the only person to have an allergic reaction to the idea of probate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

A Scottish toddler with a rare genetic disorder that makes her "allergic" to the sun can play indoors without the curtains closed thanks to UV-resistant film installed on the windows.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

In an interview, Simpson said they were extremely allergic to mosquito bites, causing the abrasions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Setting one’s expectations as low as the recent ratings for Emmy night telecasts is good practice because the Television Academy is notoriously allergic to change.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

“What’s in this? Tamika’s allergic to nuts and dairy.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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