sick in bed
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Pippi Longstocking first came to life in 1941, when Ms. Lindgren’s daughter, Karin, was sick in bed for a long time.
From NewsForKids.net • May 22, 2024
Upon arrival, my sister-in-law was sick in bed, and apparently had been for two days prior.
From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022
People sick in bed, those listening for updates on the radio.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2018
In my job, tech allows me incredible freedom — to do my work at The Times or from the beach, and whether I’m feeling good or am sick in bed.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2018
For days I lay sick in bed, throwing up, racked by chills and sweats that left the bedcovers soaked and sent Delsa to sleep with Norma and Héctor, swearing that I was peeing on her.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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