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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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Last week, Novartis agreed to buy allergy drugmaker Excellergy for up to $2 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Swiss pharmaceutical company said Friday that the deal for privately-held Excellergy will add a drug candidate in early-stage trials with potential to complement its existing allergy portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Zoe, who discovered Jacob had a milk allergy when he was six months old, believes milk alternatives should be provided for free, just like cow's milk.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

We have a cultural allergy to first-mover status.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

One Sunday, midway into a film, his mother left for the pharmacy, to buy her allergy medicine.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie