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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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“I thought there had been an allergy issue or something!”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

He had previously paid roughly $26,100 for a Four Seasons Yacht trip that he panned in a May review for sewage-smelling water in his cabin and inattentiveness to his bean allergy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

These sublethal effects can be compared to the way an over-the-counter antihistamine may relieve allergy symptoms while also causing drowsiness.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Still others described unexplained rashes, outbreaks of diarrhea and infestations of lice, among a host of other maladies for which many said they were offered only Tylenol or allergy medication.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

With an allergy to abstraction and a phobia of cliche, Wilkerson trains a magnifying glass on the historical blob called “the Great Migration” and reveals the humanity of the people who compose it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

But please do not do this if you have allergies, or are likely to get stung.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Ask your guests about their allergies and snack preferences then put together a snack basket.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Optometrist Humaira Bham explains the common causes, from tiredness and allergies to screen use, plus when it's something you can treat at home — and when it's time to seek medical advice.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 for all food allergies, the drug helps reduce allergic reactions after accidental exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The truth is, I do not have allergies, but I could not admit that blackberries reminded me of my mother.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech




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