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sick

[sik] / sɪk /




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My father may be a stay-at-home parent, but he can’t handle sick kids.

From Literature

"Often, when people become sick, we are not immediately sure of the cause or potential severity -- the epigenetic signatures we developed offer a road map to classify and assess these situations."

From Science Daily

County public health officials painted a grim picture of what life looks like for the poorest and sickest residents if new money doesn’t flow into the system.

From Los Angeles Times

The government makes risk-adjusted payments to insurers based on how sick patients are.

From The Wall Street Journal

The thought brought a sick feeling to his stomach.

From Literature