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
Those allergic to interactive shows can decline an invitation to share the spotlight, although I imagine many would dearly love to reminisce about the time they co-starred with Harry Potter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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
The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Someone said he only drank goat’s milk because he was allergic to cow’s milk.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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