get sick

Example Sentences

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The facility provides a location to quarantine Americans who are at risk of developing Ebola, as well as the capacity to provide ICU-level care for those who get sick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

His verdict: “I think hybrid policies are great. The problem with traditional LTC is the ‘use it or lose it’ issue — it’s a lot of money to spend if you never get sick.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Here’s how I see it: You are probably more likely to get sick on a cruise than on many other kinds of holidays.

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

He knew that I would get sick worrying about him in such need.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda