be allergic to
Example Sentences
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But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
It’s just another sign that the Oscars seem to be allergic to fun.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025
So they still seem to be allergic to Lochner.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024
But Rep. Craig Johnson, an Anchorage Republican, said pets can be unruly and loud and he noted that some people may be allergic to them.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023
“But today I realized it always happens after he eats. Could he possibly be allergic to the new food?”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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