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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


Example Sentences

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They aim for symptom control rather than a cure.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“Long-term care is both a symptom and a cause of the nation’s deepening wealth divide,” Forden said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“It all comes down to . . . control, power, making you feel disregarded,” one trauma-recovery expert explains on TikTok, diagnosing walking ahead as a symptom of narcissism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It is a common symptom of underlying issues, including weak pelvic muscles, neurological disorders, and infections.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Perhaps you think that the first version, the one with the unmarked subject, is an increasingly common symptom of grammatical laziness.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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