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
To test that idea, the team exposed mice to a protein from house dust mites, a common cause of allergic asthma.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
Mr. Luhrmann is a purveyor of tabloid cinema—punchy, entertaining, sensationalist, intensely allergic to stasis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
What’s more, Ro is allergic to ice and hates roller coasters and skeleton is pretty much an icy roller-coaster.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
“Maybe I'm allergic to cat dander and I'd like to buy a banana or something. Don't you think that's grounds for a lawsuit?”
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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