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unwell

[uhn-wel] / ʌnˈwɛl /


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When his parents were unwell, he has had to rely on phone and video calls from thousands of kilometres away - "I felt so helpless."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The “Stand by Me” star, 54, started feeling unwell on his flight from Chicago to Los Angeles and was met by medical professionals at his gate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Among that group, 61 percent reported feeling unwell quite a bit or very much, compared with six percent of those who didn’t.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

"I think there are so many people struggling and not enough resources; anyone can become unwell," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

“I am unwell and baffled and compromised. I would like to sleep.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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