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
"There has been a serious and ongoing failure of workforce planning, leading to a chronic shortage of clinical midwives."
From BBC • 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
The research team has also gathered evidence from animal studies suggesting that the tomato-soy juice can lessen inflammation and reduce the severity of chronic pancreatitis.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
These experiences are not part of a sustainable lifestyle, even a lifestyle of chronic deprivation and relentless low-level punishment.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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