sick

Example Sentences

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After Stephen's death, Judith vowed to become a nurse and devoted her life to the care of sick and terminally ill children.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The role was previously held by former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, herself a controversial pick for the job, but she resigned last month to care for her sick husband.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“An overwhelming majority of Angelenos just voted to replace the current mayor because they’re sick of the status quo—and so am I,” Raman said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

To acquaintances at auctions, McClain said his edge was keeping death rates low, from know-how handling sick and scared calves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I was sick of April 14, 1865, because I kept getting sent back to it for training purposes.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin