as in to come down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
across the United Kingdom a number of children have gone down with chicken pox this week
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025 -
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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This round of activity, meanwhile, is expected to stretch further south, giving more states a chance at catching a glimpse of the colorful display.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel, who signed a new deal in 2022, is contracted through to the end of the 2025-26 broadcast season.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Cats and other animals can contract the plague through eating rodents or through the bite of fleas.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“Go down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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