catch cholera

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Commonly used to describe the act of becoming infected.

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Examples (10)

  • You can catch cholera from drinking contaminated water.
  • During the 19th century, many people in poor urban areas caught cholera.
  • He was terrified he might catch cholera after the flood.
  • Health officials are working to prevent more people from catching cholera.
  • Without proper sanitation, the risk of catching cholera increases dramatically.
  • The doctor explained how easy it is to catch cholera in unsanitary conditions.
  • She had traveled to a region where it was common to catch cholera.
  • It's a tragedy when children catch cholera due to a lack of clean water.
  • The aid worker had taken precautions, but still caught cholera.
  • Is it possible to catch cholera from food prepared by an infected person?