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allergic

[uh-lur-jik] / əˈlɜr dʒɪk /


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As a rule, mathematicians are severely allergic to hype.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

For all the iconic battles between the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer or Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, McIlroy and Scheffler seem practically allergic to one another when it comes to weekend golf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

As Ballou recounts, one husband whose wife had died of an allergic reaction sued the restaurant that had served her, along with Disney, who owned the restaurant property.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Molly is allergic to milk, egg and some nuts.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Pretty soon people began to sneeze from all the cat hair and soap powder in the air, and one lady broke out in big red blotches all over because she was allergic to cats.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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