sickened
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"I am appalled and sickened by Brand's actions and have co-operated fully and voluntarily with the investigation and endeavoured to assist as best I can," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Thousands of Indonesians protested in Jakarta and other cities Wednesday against economic hardship, graft and the government's handling of devastating wildfires emitting a toxic haze that has sickened thousands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
As the days went on, the smell worsened, drawing swarms of flies and rats to the neighborhood, where they pestered and sickened locals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The smell sickened response workers who had to take breaks outside, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Thomas was sickened to the verge of throwing up.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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