chronic

Example Sentences

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My chronic illness flared, and fear hovered over me like smog.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Strauss figures earnings can double by the end of the decade, driven by chronic undersupply of new planes, despite rising oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

While its guidance focuses on heart health, the group’s report said its diet recommendations can also can help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The first is coverage of day-to-day preventive care that includes medications to manage a chronic condition or quick visits to urgent care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Under military rule, the number of people with chronic malnutrition, tuberculosis, and measles jumped dramatically.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French