sickened

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That outbreak sickened at least 28,616 people and killed another 11,310; it was of concern because it impacted highly mobile groups of people.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The latest outbreak, which has killed three people and sickened five others, adds increased urgency to those efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Its business took a hit when it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Following the court hearing, lawyers at Leigh Day, who are representing some of the parents, said they were "sickened" to learn of Chan's further offending "prior to his time at Bright Horizons Finchley Road".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Her voice sounded hoarse with hatred, and her own thoughts sickened her.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke