sickening

Example Sentences

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Sir Elton John has said it was "truly sickening" to learn of how the Daily Mail breached his family's privacy in relation to the birth of his son Zachary, the High Court has heard.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

His parents, meanwhile, have accused the administration of spreading "sickening lies" about what happened.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting,” they said in a statement to local media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

It was not the sickening sway of the rising balloon that had sent her to the floor of the basket with her knees clutched to her chest.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood