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unwell

[uhn-wel] / ʌnˈwɛl /


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“What we are seeing suggests that she has been unwell for some time before she was found,” he said in an Instagram post this month.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

"There's also the risk that the drugs themselves could cause side effects and make the patient unwell, which might stop them being able to receive conventional cancer treatment," he said.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

But many older and unwell residents -- in a country with the world's second-oldest population -- are taking shelter in school gyms and municipal offices.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

In very high temperatures, especially for older adults or people who are dehydrated or unwell, fans alone may not be enough.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

“Do you feel a trifle unwell, Madam?” said Frith.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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