fall ill
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It was strikingly bad luck for Talarico to fall ill for so long so close to the campaign’s conclusion.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Our hope is that they would be equipped with oxygen, nurses, and everything needed. So, if there are children who fall ill, they can be treated there. That's what we really want."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Additionally, many people don’t fall ill right away, and not all cases are reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
As the couple would come to learn, Chloe wasn’t the only neighborhood dog to suddenly fall ill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2025
She was not at home enough, though, even to fall ill.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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