sick

Example Sentences

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But the Nottingham trust did not know how many more midwives it needed because it consistently miscalculated the number on each shift by including those off sick or on maternity leave.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Fernando Lucas, president of the Federation of Gold Miners' Cooperatives in Para, told AFP that he was sick of miners being "branded as criminals".

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

And what about patients “who are very sick or otherwise unable to engage in one-on-one price negotiations with providers”? They’ll be on their own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In New Jersey, “they’re not sick of you,” said director of photography Francis Spieldenner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Better than what made you sick last time?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse