sickened
Example Sentences
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It’s the most consumed leafy produce in the U.S., as Americans have been reminded by cyclospora outbreaks that have sickened thousands over the past few months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In last Friday’s newsletter, we told you about a foodborne parasitic outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across several states.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
To start, if a person gets sickened from a food-borne illness, they might not seek medical care, Stevens said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
On Monday, Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant wrote an open letter to customers, sharing sympathies with those sickened and promising the company will continue to share what it knows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
She could feel his smile even with her eyes closed, and it sickened her, but she propped up the corners of her mouth and forced herself to look at him.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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