double pneumonia
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of double pneumonia
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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In 2024 alone, Weinstein was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, underwent emergency heart surgery and received treatment for COVID-19, double pneumonia and several other health conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
His last act as head of the Catholic Church was to appear on Easter Sunday on the balcony of St Peter's Square, waving at thousands of worshippers after weeks in hospital with double pneumonia.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
Pope Francis was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
Her husband, with double pneumonia, was out of work for weeks.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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