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ail

[eyl] / eɪl /


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An ailing Carlos Alcaraz said "believing" helped him pull through one of the most demanding matches of his career to down Alexander Zverev in five epic sets and reach his first Australian Open final Friday.

From Barron's

The fund wrote off part of the nonperforming loans, taking control of the ailing companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Belichick, they say, it's part love of the game, part love for coaching, and part an affliction that has ailed many great sports figures: an inability to know when to say goodbye.

From BBC

The aquarium has been caring for ailing sea turtles for more than a quarter of a century, but this is the first time the public will be able to see the work in action.

From Los Angeles Times

In South Africa, the gold boom is breathing new life into an ailing sector.

From The Wall Street Journal