illnesses

Example Sentences

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Three of her four siblings died young from accidents or illnesses, and her mother died before Duncan turned 4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"People get what we call malaise - achy in the muscles and the joints, and eventually developing some vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea," which he tells the BBC is "true for a lot of illnesses".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In a typical year, the California Poison Control System may receive up to five reported illnesses linked to poisonous mushrooms, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

My partner recently had the same series of illnesses and we rushed to the hospital in an ambulance; a few hours difference and his outcome might have been as dire.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

"Have you had any recent injuries, illnesses, dizzy spells, diarrhea—" "Would I bring him here?" said Donatelli.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte