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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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The family of a 12-year-old girl who died after drinking a milkshake made in an unwashed blender at a cafe have called for a dedicated rating that scores food businesses on their allergy management.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He said his wife discovered her allergy only this spring when she “turned red as an Oompa Loompa” and went into anaphylaxis two hours after eating a hamburger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 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

Continued demand for its allergy, haemophilia A and breast cancer drugs were among the key growth drivers, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Gamie called to find out about her allergy.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers

In a statement, her family said "significant changes" were needed to protect people with food allergies.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

To pay my respect, I ate not only for myself but my whole family, whose allergies and aversions led them to abstain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, conditions like allergies often don’t show up until a pet is 2 or 3 years old, Quammen said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

As for the negatives, she talks a lot about allergies and weird hobbies, like the kid who collects movie ticket stubs.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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