sickened
Example Sentences
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An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened dozens of people across 15 states, public-health officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive.”
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Residents from across Southeast Los Angeles County said they have been sickened by the constant odor of rotting food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
She could feel his smile even with her eyes closed, and it sickened her, but she propped up the corners of her mouth and forced herself to look at him.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
