illness

Example Sentences

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Once that water reaches the ocean, it can lead to elevated bacteria levels that can cause illness, the advisory said, especially in children and the elderly.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite gruelling side effects, Hunter played on through the illness and received a standing ovation at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, when he turned out for the World Championships that year.

From BBC

The baby began showing symptoms of illness three to four days later and was taken to hospital on 19 February and died the same day.

From BBC

Tributes have been paid to Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh Jr, who has passed away aged 25 after a short illness.

From BBC

Faking illness to avoid a court case, he fled with his family to Amsterdam in 2009, where he claimed political asylum for "witnessing political violence and human rights violations" in Africa.

From BBC