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fall ill

VERB
come down with
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be immune


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Sheppard and two other runners who spoke with The Times said they drank at every water station and did not fall ill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026

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

Brick workers often fall ill with fever, nausea and vomiting in the summer months, cutting into their earnings, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

"People should seek treatment when they fall ill," he said as he turned to thank the healthcare workers behind him who were clapping.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

She was not at home enough, though, even to fall ill.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen


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