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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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He had previously paid roughly $26,100 for a Four Seasons Yacht trip that he panned in a May review for sewage-smelling water in his cabin and inattentiveness to his bean allergy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

These sublethal effects can be compared to the way an over-the-counter antihistamine may relieve allergy symptoms while also causing drowsiness.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Still others described unexplained rashes, outbreaks of diarrhea and infestations of lice, among a host of other maladies for which many said they were offered only Tylenol or allergy medication.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Continued demand for its allergy, haemophilia A and breast cancer drugs were among the key growth drivers, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“There are some legit reasons, too, though. Like the owner died and nobody in the family could take the dog, or an allergy or something. It’s sad.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Ask your guests about their allergies and snack preferences then put together a snack basket.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

An unhealthy microbial balance has been associated with a higher risk of allergies, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 for all food allergies, the drug helps reduce allergic reactions after accidental exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Good thing I don’t have allergies, or we’d all be done for.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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