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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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Carolyn Benson, from Desertmartin near Magherafelt, said her daughter Hannah's severe allergies have highlighted ongoing concerns about how well schools and catering staff understand allergy risks.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Hell’s Kitchen,” a New York story of a wunderkind discovering her gift, helped me get over my allergy to the jukebox genre.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Across most facilities, detainees reported improperly cooked food, a lack of dietary or allergy accommodations and irregular mealtimes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

An NHS spokesperson said it was "currently supporting a trial to gather more evidence on the use of oral immunotherapy for food allergies, while also developing guidance to support local services to improve allergy care".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“I am perfectly healthy, madam, apart from a slight dustmite allergy, and I don’t think even you can do anything about that. No. What I want from you is your Book.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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