pox

Example Sentences

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“None of them know about the list. They’ve survived things like broken arms and chicken pox and minor car accidents and . . .” Chip gave Jonah a sidelong look, “. . . being adopted.”

From Literature

Mama said something about scarlet fever, Daddy said something else about mumps or chicken pox, Mama was calling the doctor, Daddy was wrapping me up in a blanket and putting me in the truck.

From Literature

It was chicken pox, and before you could say “Speed and Safety Award assembly” there wasn’t anybody left to go to it.

From Literature

"It will also prevent serious consequences if the child does go on to develop chicken pox and it really reduces the likelihood of hospital admission and any other serious consequences," she said.

From BBC

When someone gets chicken pox, usually in childhood, the virus does not fully leave the body.

From Science Daily