sickened

Example Sentences

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The worrisome outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus has sickened at least 336 people and killed 88.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The virus spread by rodents killed three people and sickened three others, the World Health Organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

White was on to him like a shot and touched down for a smash-and-grab that sickened England.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

"The whole community is just sickened by all this," said Stephen McLaughlin, who came to pay his respects.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

It sickened him to see the river in the pale, early light.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig