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: an unhealthy condition of body or mind
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Examples of illness in a Sentence
Her body was not able to defend itself against illness.
Hundreds of soldiers died from illness and hunger.
He showed no signs of illness.
Scientists have not yet found a cure for this illness.
cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses
She died at the age of 60 after a brief illness.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
With chronic illness, little moments like these become milestones.
—Alana Kaufman, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
While no illnesses have been reported, officials urge consumers to discard the products or return them for refunds.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
In June, four Kansas City Royals fans were hospitalized for heat illness during an afternoon home game.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Illness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illness. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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illness
noun
ill·ness
ˈil-nəs 
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: an unhealthy condition of body or mind
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