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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed last year he was undergoing allergy shots so his wife, Rama Duwaji, could one day welcome a cat into Gracie Mansion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

While there is no cat in their household, a representative for Mamdani confirmed that the Mayor is still taking allergy shots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

His mother said she had worked with the school to put together an allergy action plan, but an inquest heard that process had not been followed.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Mum Katie Hutt, 46, is hoping Yann will be in remission by the time he is in secondary school after enrolling on an allergy elimination programme in California, which costs them £30,000 a year.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

“There’s a possibility Sir Fig Newton has an allergy to one of these common ingredients,” Dr. Spires said.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

An unhealthy microbial balance has been associated with a higher risk of allergies, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Benedict, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, had asthma and a number of allergies, including eggs, nuts and milk.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Optometrist Humaira Bham explains the common causes, from tiredness and allergies to screen use, plus when it's something you can treat at home — and when it's time to seek medical advice.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 for all food allergies, the drug helps reduce allergic reactions after accidental exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

In the span of about five hours, the carpets had been steamed to help keep Malia’s allergies from being activated by traces of the former president’s dogs.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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