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allergic

[uh-lur-jik] / əˈlɜr dʒɪk /


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What to be aware of: If you want a colour change with a spray or dye, do a patch test first to check you are not allergic.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Setting one’s expectations as low as the recent ratings for Emmy night telecasts is good practice because the Television Academy is notoriously allergic to change.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

If No. 7 seed Gauff has been somewhat allergic to grass, metaphorically speaking, Muchova literally is.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

In March, an Afghan man who once fought alongside U.S. troops died of an allergic reaction.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

His mother had been allergic to them, so they’d never had any at the house.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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