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sickness

[sik-nis] / ˈsɪk nɪs /


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In reality, she is prone to motion sickness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They’ll be using their current experience to do so, including the higher sickness and death rates they’re seeing thanks to a higher uninsured or underinsured population.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The 35-year-old had suffered from altitude sickness, reports say.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The statement said its sickness policy recognises all medical conditions, including PTSD.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“I just want the sickness to be over with,” Sadako said unhappily, “so I can go home.”

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr




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