sickening

Example Sentences

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Sir Elton John has said it was "truly sickening" to learn of how the Daily Mail breached his family's privacy in relation to the birth of his son Zachary, the High Court has heard.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting,” they said in a statement to local media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

His parents accused the administration of spreading "sickening lies" about what happened.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Joe felt a sickening jolt in the pit of his stomach.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck