illnesses

Example Sentences

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She only recently identified the right friend for the role after her illnesses made clear she needed to act.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In rare circumstances, Salmonella can result in severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

The scientists argue that this process helps explain why many illnesses appear mainly in older adults even though their origins may trace back much earlier.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But sometimes I think we choose our illnesses, because they benefit us in some way.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover