get sick

Example Sentences

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People would have floor parties, get sick on the elevator, or they would break the elevator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Most people who are exposed to Legionella don’t get sick, but the bacteria can cause serious infections in some cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

With hantavirus, the incubation period can take up to six weeks, so people must be isolated for a really long time to ensure they won’t get sick and start infecting others.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

"Nobody chooses to get sick, much less infect others, much less lose a mother."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Finally I get sick of looking and decide I’ll row up the creek to Mr. Woodwell’s place and see if he has any ideas on the subject.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick