as in came down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
a number of the passengers on the cruise ship had sickened with food poisoning
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In North Texas’ first World Cup match since 1994, Japan got a late equalizer to battle to a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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As the clock ticked down, Fox missed a 3-pointer and the Knicks got the rebound.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has returned to the United States.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Standing nearly 27 feet tall and about 13 feet wide, Dragon capsules can carry up to seven astronauts into orbit, though most of SpaceX's Crew missions, which are contracted with NASA, feature a contingent of four.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Sickened (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickened%20%28with%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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