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unwell

[uhn-wel] / ʌnˈwɛl /


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People feel emotionally unwell and exhausted because they know that something is deeply wrong with their society and politics.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Bill says his son clearly still appeared to be unwell, so when they arrived home, he rang the ward to ask why his son had been released.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Queues had also been building up outside Swatch's branches internationally, including in New York where watch enthusiasts had been camping for a week, with reports that some had become unwell during the wait.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This rule almost certainly makes passengers much less likely to see a doctor unless they’re feeling very unwell.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

He was also unwell; his heart was strained and his memory was poor.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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