symptom
Example Sentences
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They aim for symptom control rather than a cure.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
The entire episode is a symptom of a citywide affordability crunch squeezing nearly everyone who lives there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“Long-term care is both a symptom and a cause of the nation’s deepening wealth divide,” Forden said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Those who become ill should stay away from work, school, or nursery until they have been symptom free for at least 48 hours.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Lateness is a symptom of poor planning and all that.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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