as in afraid
having a natural dislike for something
a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs
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Recent Examples of allergic
Cold and flu season is a great time to consider these seven common cleaning oversights—and how to easily correct them for a cleaning routine that helps minimize the spread of germs in your home and prevents allergic reactions.
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Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
—Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
Severe allergic reactions can result in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency that must be treated in hospital.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There’s an allergic reaction to something that has a vertical operations component to it.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
—Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
Severe allergic reactions can result in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency that must be treated in hospital.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There’s an allergic reaction to something that has a vertical operations component to it.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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Not being afraid to ask others for help was the most common answer, along with being confident.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The resulting atmosphere of mistrust can leave immigrants afraid to report crimes or seek help in dangerous situations for fear of deportation.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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After hunting him down at the casino, Lisa manages to convince a reluctant Sammy to become a team for the upcoming tournament.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Civilians tasked with taking on the Santa mantle, however, are fair game — including clueless Christmas princes, reluctant draftees, and Viking warriors.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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New Mexico Voters in New Mexico passed Question 3 by almost a two-t0-one margin (65.4% in favor, 34.6% opposed).Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The political-security cabinet approved the United States' proposal for a ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon, with 10 ministers in favor and one opposed, Netanyahu's office said.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Also starring Bridget Moynahan and Alan Tudyk, the plot unfolds as Smith’s technologically averse detective character is called to investigate the suspicious suicide of a U.S. Robotics founder.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
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Family members also tend to have high emotional dependence on each other and may be conflict averse, says Klass.Sherri Gordon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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