sick

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Their thoughts instead turn to trusts and beneficiary designations for after-death instructions, and they focus heavily on the documents that come into play if you get sick, like power of attorney and a healthcare proxy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Middleton said she has been challenged by some people asking "how could she possibly step into this role with Gary sick at home?"

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“The teachers are sick and tired of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

On Thursday, he canceled a town hall in Palm Desert, reportedly because he was sick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

That’s what Jonah’s been calling me since January, when we took the standardized tests to determine who would qualify for the honors track in high school and I got sick right before the test started.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison