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allergic

[uh-lur-jik] / əˈlɜr dʒɪk /


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"My cousin who isn't allergic to anything started developing allergies. My husband is the first one who had itchy eyes and throat."

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 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

“Well, not technically allergic, but they give me digestive issues that, um...You know like when tiny amounts of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane combine with hydrogen sulfide and ammonia in the large intestine?”

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




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