under the weather

Example Sentences

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Jones, 25, had knocked out Venus Williams in the first round despite feeling under the weather but struggled against Pegula.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Being under the weather couldn't keep Morgan from keeping tabs on the team and his Knicks-branded phone case was visible in the photo.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

Shortstop Mookie Betts first started feeling under the weather during the Dodgers’ final week of spring camp, sitting out their final two Cactus League games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

The pope has been under the weather for several days.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Ethel filled in for the regular teacher when she was under the weather.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead