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Examples of sore throat in a Sentence
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This is also the time for seasonal allergies that can cause similar symptoms like runny nose and sore throat, McClatchy News reported.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Common symptoms include a cough, fever, sore throat, and shortness of breath.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 3 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
sore throat
noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation
Medical Definition
sore throat
noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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