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Example Sentences

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“Primary Trust,” which is receiving its L.A. premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, is a tonic for ailing spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Hoppock said Estelle was detained on a layover, as she traveled home from visiting her ailing father in France.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Nike is just one of many U.S. brands ailing in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

On Monday, Sir Keir will attempt to reboot his ailing premiership with a speech which will set out "with clarity" his values and convictions.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Or like a mule had et something bad and was ailing and leaking sickness, but it was kind of akin to that.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis