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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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Helen Blythe has been campaigning for a law that would see compulsory training for teachers and a requirement for each school to have a dedicated allergy policy.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Hell’s Kitchen,” a New York story of a wunderkind discovering her gift, helped me get over my allergy to the jukebox genre.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Across most facilities, detainees reported improperly cooked food, a lack of dietary or allergy accommodations and irregular mealtimes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The treatment for Carey's walnut and pecan allergy cost £6,000, with a further £4,000 set aside for associated travel and hotel costs.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“There’s always somebody on a couch, unless it’s an allergy ad and they’re in a field—”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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