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ailing

[ey-ling] / ˈeɪ lɪŋ /


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

From Salon • May 14, 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

But unless, by some miracle, Luka Doncic’s ailing hamstring is healed by Game 2 on Thursday, the Thunder are just much too much for these Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Shares of Spirit Aviation dropped about 60% over-the-counter to less than 60 cents after the Journal reported that the ailing budget airline is preparing to cease operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

His natural empathy and experience with the horses of the bullring circuit had given him insight into the minds of ailing, nervous horses.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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