illness

Example Sentences

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“Eventually, we ran out of money, and there was illness in the family. We were just defeated and had to come back to the States.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

At the time he told BBC News NI that he and his writing partner Oisín Kearney had adapted Shakespeare's play with his own illness in mind.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Standard treatment focuses on rehydration, while antibiotics can shorten the illness but do not eliminate the toxins left behind.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Benn also said he has had someone in his life for the past 15 years who suffers from mental illness and has "witnessed many episodes of despicable behaviour" that he had to forgive.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I asked what illness he had, but neither of them knew.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo