sickened

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said people were rightly sickened by the horrific attack on Monday night in north Belfast.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That outbreak sickened at least 28,616 people and killed another 11,310; it was of concern because it impacted highly mobile groups of people.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The latest outbreak, which has killed three people and sickened five others, adds increased urgency to those efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Its business took a hit when it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

He spoke in a tone that sickened me, casual, merciless.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin