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
And if I hadn’t asked the internet, would I still be sick?
From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025
"She's so busy with her own stuff I think she'd be sick to death of me asking 'can you help me with this and that?'"
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
Experts advise humans not to interact with animals believed to be sick because they might bite or lunge without warning.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025
The thought of standing up in front of the whole class and speaking is already enough to make me want to be sick.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
