illness

Example Sentences

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Many wished for strength to combat physical or mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Raducanu had looked far from her best in her past two matches following illness but, 16 days after her first-round exit at Roland Garros, the Briton made afresh on Andy Murray Arena.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Higher intakes are sometimes needed during illness, frailty or recovery, unless someone has been advised to restrict protein because of kidney disease or another condition.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The result can be heard in songs like the hard-driving “Is It Real?” in which Hollywell roars about mental illness and divine intervention, while Santos coats it all in steel honey.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Was it an emotion, like pride or aggression, or a type of illness?

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth