How to Use allergic in a Sentence
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Her 7-year-old is allergic to peanuts and sesame, legumes and milk.
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cleveland,
22 May 2021
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People who are not allergic to eggs can still eat this ice cream.
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Chris Smith,
BGR,
28 Oct. 2022
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Your four-legged friend may be allergic to pollen, grass, mold, or fungi.
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Lauren Levine Corriher,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2021
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But a man a few feet away, who was allergic to the insect’s sting, was not alarmed.
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Noah Lederman,
Popular Science,
2 Nov. 2023
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In the event of an allergic reaction, staff are trained to help.
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Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
31 July 2023
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This is a good choice for someone who is allergic to down, Stephen notes.
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Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2024
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Since my brother is deathly allergic, that makes quite a lot of sense.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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First, rinse it with water (some people are allergic to the peel).
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Samantha Chery,
sun-sentinel.com,
30 June 2021
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Mamdani is allergic, but is said to be getting shots.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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There is no single treatment that stops the allergic march in its tracks, but there are ways to slow its progress.
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Dr. Daniel Digiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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And blast in fun, friendly color for clients who are allergic to visual noise.
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Laura Raskin,
ELLE Decor,
10 Aug. 2022
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Can any of these bugs cause allergic reactions?
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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If that's not bad enough, many people are allergic to the pollen privet blooms produce in the spring.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2021
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Which trees and plants cause most allergic reactions?
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Hali Smith
march 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her daughter, Malia, was allergic to peanut butter as a child.
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Antonia Debianchi,
Peoplemag,
16 Aug. 2023
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It is derived from cow’s milk and can cause allergic reactions.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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The members of Pond are allergic to staying still.
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Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Some people may be allergic to either.
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the jams can be dangerous to people who are allergic to soy.
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Chris Smith,
BGR,
18 May 2022
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Of all the food allergies, being allergic to tree nuts is by far the most common.
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Yoni Heisler,
BGR,
29 Oct. 2021
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Cashew is a type of tree nut that can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.
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Chris Smith,
BGR,
14 Oct. 2022
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Even those normally allergic to earbuds with stems are likely to be swayed by this pair.
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Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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And the same patients weren’t allergic to chicken, turkey, fish, or seafood.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
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And a lot of people who are allergic to nuts may be able to have pine nuts, which are actually seeds.
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Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
28 Nov. 2023
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Their itchy bites can cause allergic reactions.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Still, allergic reactions on planes are rare.
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Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The same is true for people who are allergic or have an intolerance to legumes, like beans and lentils.
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Perri O. Blumberg,
Men's Health,
29 Mar. 2023
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In some cases, allergic reactions to peanuts can be severe and lead to death.
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Chris Smith,
BGR,
16 July 2022
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That said, the plant’s sap may produce a mild reaction in those allergic to latex.
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Kurt Snibbe,
Orange County Register,
29 Nov. 2024
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Never let it be said that Ryan Seacrest is allergic to hard work— or even just a sheer amount of it.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2023
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