nauseous
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Think foods that are kind to a tired or slightly nauseous stomach: comforting without being heavy, reassuring without being bland.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026
She said there was no air conditioning in the van and she became nauseous and started to experience hypertension symptoms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
And while I emerged from each of my three circuits dripping sweat and faintly nauseous, I could see the appeal of a full-body experience that requires being almost parodically in the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
Without it, her heart rate was all over the place, she recalls: “I was dizzy all the time. I was nauseous all the time. I was constantly on the verge of fainting.”
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025
As the boat bobbed on the gentle current, I began to feel nauseous, and a cold sweat broke out on my brow.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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