pox

Example Sentences

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When someone gets chicken pox, usually in childhood, the virus does not fully leave the body.

From Science Daily

"Some animals have lumps on their chest. It's not pox, but no one will believe me," he says.

From BBC

Greek farmers have sustained major losses from an infestation of sheep pox, and an EU investigation into widespread subsidy fraud that has delayed payments to legitimate claimants.

From Barron's

It was during her bout with the chicken pox, when she dropped her painstakingly researched art history paper into the milk bath while attempting to proofread it.

From Literature

Nor was there a get well soon card the time when Penelope had chicken pox and had to spend three days taking warm milk baths to stop the dreadful itching.

From Literature