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allergic reaction



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You’re not the only person to have an allergic reaction to the idea of probate.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

Fumes from a barbecue, or petting a cat or dog, can also trigger an allergic reaction.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

An allergic reaction to chemicals used to develop film led to his transfer to the company’s Studio Machine Shop, where he spent the next 34 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026

My acne was so bad that people used to ask what was wrong with me, like I’d had an allergic reaction to something.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah


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