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Examples of sore throat in a Sentence
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And the pain associated with strep throat is usually more intense than the pain associated with a typical sore throat.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Mold exposure can lead to various symptoms, including skin irritation, a sore throat, and constant headaches.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
This can help reduce sore throat symptoms.23 Many different flavors of medicated throat lozenges are available OTC.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Throat Infections Throat infections such as viral pharyngitis (sore throat) and bacterial strep throat can cause pain when swallowing.
—Laura Schober, Health, 12 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 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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