sick

Example Sentences

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"Sitting inside when I know Mum is so sick is unbearable," Høiby had told the district court.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The role was previously held by former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, herself a controversial pick for the job, but she resigned last month to care for her sick husband.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“People are sick of the games, and sick of people trying to just maneuver things to get their own person in,” Wiener said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

To acquaintances at auctions, McClain said his edge was keeping death rates low, from know-how handling sick and scared calves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Newspapers had reported that Elisha was very sick.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock