physically ill
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: nauseated
The sight made her physically ill.
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The extreme heat can also affect people who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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“Physically ill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically%20ill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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