They insisted that he was using his mental illness "as a shield."

They'd think I was using Joe's illness to my own advantage.

I realize I'm using my mother's illness to escape an uncomfortable situation at home.

Bob used his illness as inspiration and motivation to complete his vision of two plays.

Now, he's using his past illness as an escape from current criticism.

He had used his wife's prolonged illness, and later the aftermath of her death, to account for delays.

Watson is trying to use Edwards's illness as his inspiration.

It is not uncommon for one parent to 'use' the child's illness for their own purposes in these domestic problems.

But prosecutors said he was using his mental illness as an excuse.

What do you think of the way he used his illness to make his bioethics point?