fall ill
Example Sentences
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The extreme heat has caused people to fall ill with dehydration and heatstroke, and has increased the risk of complications for those with heart, kidney and respiratory problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Additionally, many people don’t fall ill right away, and not all cases are reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Valeria added that she cannot afford to fall ill, fearing that she could "go into foreclosure" if saddled with hospital bills that would otherwise have gone to paying her mortgage.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 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
I wanted to stay with you, but Celina Aunty insisted the best thing I could do was try to get some sleep and make sure I didn’t fall ill, too.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
