Example Sentences

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He grew up drinking hot water and boiling fruit for soups to combat colds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

SMA severely impacts the respiratory system, meaning colds and chest infections developed in the winter can potentially be life threatening for babies with it.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Other studies have suggested that even 400 IU per day may help prevent common infections such as colds.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

In San Francisco, doctors have seen the number of colds being reported in the hospital double, Chin-Hong said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Many of the Japanese would scoop up or pluck the aromatic leaves and boil them and inhale the steam, claiming that it was good for colds; others felt that camphor steam could be harmful.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady