be sick
Example Sentences
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“The Nation may be sick unto speedy death & past help,” he wrote as the proclamation went into effect in January 1863, “but if so, it’s last great Act is one of Repentance & Restitution.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
She recalled routinely waking up at 4 or 5am to be sick, being unable to eat or drink and unable to work.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2025
And if I hadn’t asked the internet, would I still be sick?
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2025
They may be sick of him, but they sure know how to manipulate him.
From Salon ● May 15, 2025
It is all right, Kingshaw told himself, it is awful, I am going to be sick, I shan't be sick, I am not afraid, it's all right.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
