symptom

Example Sentences

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The early melt is a symptom of global warming that scientists say is becoming more pronounced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Those who become ill should stay away from work, school, or nursery until they have been symptom free for at least 48 hours.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Foreign policy analysts would normally consider distraction to be a lazy and unprofessional explanation for major actions like wars, if not a symptom of paranoid conspiracy thinking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

For many people, noticing this symptom prompts a medical visit that can lead to an early diagnosis of bladder cancer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

“And besides, the cat is not the problem; Dad not knowing he exists is merely a symptom of what’s wrong with this family.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen