chronic
Example Sentences
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Growth drivers include increasing chronic kidney disease prevalence, better affordability supported by public health programs, and rising disposable incomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The pair were already showing “very chronic stress behavior” in L.A.,
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The typical Truemed user is between 35 and 50 years old and is trying to address at least one chronic condition using lifestyle interventions like exercise before getting a prescription, Mares noted.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
IPF is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by irreversible scarring and stiffening of lung tissue.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
He was solicitous toward Ethel Collins about this, since she’d been suffering with a chronic gum problem for years.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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