chronic
Example Sentences
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In recent years, chronic delays on German trains have become a constant source of frustration and a punchline.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The meal plan, which a dietitian explained could help lessen my chronic anxiety, cut out “inflammatory foods” such as cheese, red meat and anything processed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"This gut damage can create low-grade, chronic inflammation throughout the body that either directly causes depression or makes people more vulnerable to it."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Cohen blames other departments’ delays in turning over data as part of the reason for its chronic lateness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
They found him in bed with one of his chronic sinus infections, resting up for the Nobel ceremony two days hence.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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