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

It ultimately lasted 112 days; sickened thousands with headaches, nosebleeds and nausea; and temporarily forced 8,000 families from their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The worrisome outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus has sickened at least 336 people and killed 88.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The virus spread by rodents is also believed to have sickened three others, the World Health Organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Although Lucretia felt much better since malaria had sickened her about six weeks earlier, she was still too weak to join them.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow