allergic

Example Sentences

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But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Novartis said the acquisition builds on its long-standing presence in allergic disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Testing revealed the most common species was penicillium chrysogenum, famous because it is used to produce the penicillin antibiotic but it can cause allergic reactions or infections in people with compromised immune systems.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Although a few conversations clearly left impressions, most of the dates morphed into remnants of information like fintech, middle sibling, allergic to cats, etc.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

She does not know which ones, until they are on the tip of her tongue and it is too late, her lips swell, her skin itches, her eyes water with allergic reaction tears.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez