be sick
Example Sentences
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“The Nation may be sick unto speedy death & past help,” he wrote as the proclamation went into effect in January 1863, “but if so, it’s last great Act is one of Repentance & Restitution.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
And if I hadn’t asked the internet, would I still be sick?
From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025
"She's so busy with her own stuff I think she'd be sick to death of me asking 'can you help me with this and that?'"
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
They may be sick of him, but they sure know how to manipulate him.
From Salon • May 15, 2025
Juanita pushed her fists into the empty backpack on her lap, which deflated as she leaned over like she was going to be sick.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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