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unwell

[uhn-wel] / ʌnˈwɛl /


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In his closing speech, he reminded the jury that Lady Donaldson was too unwell to participate in the proceedings.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The “Stand by Me” star, 54, started feeling unwell on his flight from Chicago to Los Angeles and was met by medical professionals at his gate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Among that group, 61 percent reported feeling unwell quite a bit or very much, compared with six percent of those who didn’t.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

"The guy talking to me said he could see something pulsing under my eye, so that was obviously my body unwell and reacting. But it worked."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

There are no obvious signs of an unwell mind.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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