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Example Sentences

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Tandy spent six years as Scotland's defence chief before returning to his native Wales last year to take charge of the ailing national side.

From Barron's

As an impoverished and ailing Mozart struggles to complete his “Requiem” before his death at the age of 35, Salieri is torn between his fidelity to music and his loyalty to his own career.

From Los Angeles Times

MPs have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster, including a plan that could cost almost £40bn and take 61 years to complete.

From BBC

Steve Foreman was walking on Dunwich beach when he spotted the ailing turtle, which he initially thought was "just some debris".

From BBC

Instead of celebrating, however, he had to bid farewell to his ailing mother, who had long been in intensive care.

From Barron's