get sick

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His verdict: “I think hybrid policies are great. The problem with traditional LTC is the ‘use it or lose it’ issue — it’s a lot of money to spend if you never get sick.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

People would have floor parties, get sick on the elevator, or they would break the elevator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“No one should get sick from a weekend in our waters,” Heal the Bay Chief Executive Tracy Quinn said in a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

With hantavirus, the incubation period can take up to six weeks, so people must be isolated for a really long time to ensure they won’t get sick and start infecting others.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“And I get sick a lot,” I said.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk