chronic
Example Sentences
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Jurisdictions that initially limit assisted suicide to terminal illness face pressure to expand access to chronic conditions or psychological suffering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Many have dealt with asthma and may face chronic health problems.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
In contrast, for diseases like diabetes and chronic liver disease, both how long people were active and how hard they exercised were important.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
The typical Truemed user is between 35 and 50 years old and is trying to address at least one chronic condition using lifestyle interventions like exercise before getting a prescription, Mare noted.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
He was solicitous toward Ethel Collins about this, since she’d been suffering with a chronic gum problem for years.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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