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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the sick" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to individuals who are ill or suffering from a disease.
Example: "The sick need our compassion and support during difficult times."
Alternatives: "the ill" or "those who are unwell".
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He healed the sick.
You'll get the sick headache".
The sick require immediate treatment.
"You're nursing the sick.
The Sick Room Mother!
There's the Sick!
The condition of the sick men stabilized.
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Aunt Hattie visits the sick-room.
The sick-note kids hit back.
The sick-leave diagnoses were made by general practitioners.
The sick-listing data were complete.
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