How to Use immunity in a Sentence

immunity

noun
  • They have developed an immunity to the virus.
  • They have developed immunity to the virus.
  • Even more lethal were the germs that outsiders brought, to which the islanders had no immunity.
    Anvita Abbi, Scientific American, 16 May 2023
  • And the high level of immunity from vaccines means the risk for widespread transmission is low.
    Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
  • There could be a few reasons for the current uptick in cases, waning immunity among them.
    WIRED, 3 Aug. 2023
  • One of those factors is waning immunity, where the body’s initial response to the vaccine weakens over the years.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The winner of the challenge will earn immunity for their regional team.
    Kturnqui, oregonlive, 21 June 2023
  • Covid-19 is here to stay, but the pandemic has been in a downward trend for more than a year because people around the world have built up immunity to the virus, the WHO said on Friday.
    Betsy McKay, wsj.com, 5 May 2023
  • Aside from the merits of the immunity claim, the judges jumped right into questioning Trump’s lawyer over whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the appeal at this time.
    Eric Tucker, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Where does the lawsuit stand: In March of 2023 the case was dismissed by a circuit court judge citing the sovereign immunity doctrine.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The news follows recent research that showed some seabirds in the UK—where the outbreak was first reported—are starting to show immunity to H5N1.
    WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023
  • People who battle viruses like smallpox, measles, or polio have immunity for years, or even for the rest of their lives.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Well, 18 Apr. 2023
  • For starters, one of the contenders will receive immunity after winning one of the weekly challenges.
    Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Many health care providers recommend that people 65 and over get a second dose a few months after the initial shot to boost immunity.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2023
  • So in an unusual move, the prosecutor asked the Supreme Court to decide the immunity issue now.
    Nr Editors, National Review, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Heidi made a strong push during the endgame, winning the final immunity challenge.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 25 May 2023
  • There was no need to ask Sapphira or Jane for immunity, because nobody was coming to save me.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The stakes couldn’t be higher, as the winner of each challenge is granted immunity from elimination, while one villain is sent home at the end of each week.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Thus, Repp is entitled to judicial immunity that shields judges from civil rights claims, the court found.
    Jake Zuckerman, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Known as sovereign immunity, the law sets a cap on claims against a government agency.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2023
  • One is the possibility that the mpox virus may have mutated to evade the vaccine's immunity.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 15 May 2023
  • Health officials with the CDC say once the antibodies are out of a baby’s system, the immunity is also gone.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Blue Collar Mike Holloway walked away with the prize after an impressive run of five immunity wins.
    Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The higher the score, the greater the chance of that variant evading immunity from prior infection and vaccination.
    Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Arguing that Trump has immunity from prosecution in a state case would be a tough sell.
    Politifact Staff Writer, Dallas News, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Lowell also argued that the plea deal Biden entered into last year was binding and gave him immunity.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Plus, immunity will be up for grabs at the Elimination Challenges, making the winner safe in the next episode, according to Bravo.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Across the resort and the spa, the emphasis is on helping guests unwind — whether through a gourmet picnic enjoyed on the shores of the lake or a suite of spa treatments that target anxiety, stress, immunity and rest.
    Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • With no immunity to the disease, ‘akikiki and other native songbirds began to die off.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Google and find out why in many African countries it is considered beneficial to eat with your hands to improve your gut and increase your body's immunity.
    Audarshia Townsend, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023

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