chronic
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Even the White House communications staff has tacitly admitted that something is going on, though all they will say is Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a conveniently benign condition.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Coupled with the evidence of the poor attitudes of some midwives, there was chronic understaffing.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Their analysis also identified several factors associated with poorer thymic health, including chronic inflammation, smoking, and higher body weight.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
He went to Walter Reed three times last year, including a trip to address the swelling of his lower legs, which his doctor diagnosed as chronic venous insufficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Here was an example of insane optimism coupled with the naive popular belief that a few hours of therapy can cure everything from chronic obesity to a lifetime of poverty.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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