under the weather
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In his opening remarks Friday night, Giuliani coughed and said, “My voice is a little under the weather, so I won’t be able to speak as loudly as I usually do.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
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
I could tell she was feeling a little under the weather that day but she didn’t ask for any special treatment, and kindly and happily took direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
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
To be honest, the boss was a little pooped; a bit under the weather; unhappy, and baffled too; call it at loose ends.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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