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allergies

  • plural
    of allergy.
    allergy
    noun
    an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen introduced by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or skin contact, often manifested by itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea.

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In a statement, her family said "significant changes" were needed to protect people with food allergies.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, conditions like allergies often don’t show up until a pet is 2 or 3 years old, Quammen said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

“This shift has encouraged brands to rethink traditional recipes and ingredient sourcing, investing in products that align with health trends, allergies and dietary restrictions,” said Arielle Rose, an analyst at IBISWorld, in a March report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

But please do not do this if you have allergies, or are likely to get stung.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

Good thing I don’t have allergies, or we’d all be done for.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott