sick

Example Sentences

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That makes it hard for the holiday villain to visit sick kids in the hospital, as legions of Santas do every year, or comfort children who confide in him about bullying.

From Los Angeles Times

"My actions were disgusting, shameful, and sick," Combs said.

From BBC

Jesse Guerrero said the people in the white car called his mother over and said, “My mom’s really sick, do you know if there’s a pharmacy nearby?”

From Los Angeles Times

Early diagnosis of flu can help stave off the worst by giving those who are sick time to take antiviral medications like Tamiflu.

From Los Angeles Times

"For example, when your child is sick, you need to plug in an inhaler, and it can't run on batteries."

From Barron's