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Like Miller, Léourier has always been drawn to the arts and is allergic to uniformity. — Vogue, "For Brides, These Headpieces Deliver a “Defining Fashion Moment”," 17 Apr. 2019 In some cases, CBD can exacerbate heartburn or lead to mild allergic reactions, such as hives (though this is likely a reaction to the carrier oil added to the CBD, says Capano). — Laurel Leicht, Marie Claire, "An Expert Answers All Your Questions About CBD," 26 Mar. 2019 Van’s Foods sells a lot of waffles to people who are allergic to gluten or milk. — David Meyer, Fortune, "Gluten and Milk-Free Waffles Are Being Recalled for Containing Gluten and Milk," 30 Apr. 2018 But as someone who self-defined as allergic to commitment, the idea of moving in freaked me out. — Karley Sciortino, Vogue, "Breathless: Is Living Together Worth the Risk?," 26 Mar. 2019 Major offenders include irritation or allergic reactions to substances like soap, bacterial vaginosis, STIs like herpes, and wearing wet garments like a bathing suit for a long time, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What the Hell Is a Sitz Bath? (And Why Would You Take One?)," 14 Mar. 2019 The patient was deathly allergic to a common type of pain reliever, a medical history that staff at Good Samaritan Medical Center dutifully noted in the electronic record. — Liz Kowalczyk, BostonGlobe.com, "Brockton hospital staff overlooked warning about a deadly allergy. ‘Alert fatigue’ may be to blame," 6 June 2018 For instance, an allergic reaction involving swelling in your tongue and mouth can impact your breathing, which deserves emergency attention. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, "When to Go to Urgent Care Vs. the ER," 16 Feb. 2019 Sadly, Daniel had a terrible allergic reaction to his green contact lenses and had to stop wearing them, while Emma Watson couldn't speak clearly wearing her false buck teeth. 6. — Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, "33 Mind-Blowing "Harry Potter" Movie Facts That'll Make You Want to Watch Them All Over Again," 31 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allergic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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