be sick
Example Sentences
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“The Nation may be sick unto speedy death & past help,” he wrote as the proclamation went into effect in January 1863, “but if so, it’s last great Act is one of Repentance & Restitution.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
It's going to be one helluva journey, no matter the mode of transport, so we need something to tune into and something to be sick of hearing before we've even departed these shores.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
And if I hadn’t asked the internet, would I still be sick?
From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025
They may be sick of him, but they sure know how to manipulate him.
From Salon • May 15, 2025
It is only when the parents begin telling us about the brilliance of their own revolting offspring, that we start shouting, "Bring us a basin! We're going to be sick!"
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
