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The German government and the country's chemical industry on Thursday presented a sweeping plan to help the ailing sector as it faces new headwinds from the Middle East war energy shock.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Along with partners, he snapped up ailing retailers, including Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, J.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The Scottish government later nationalised the ailing Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow where Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa were being built.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He defeated ailing eighth-ranked American Ben Shelton in the third round on Sunday to improve his record against top-10 players to 6-5 — an impressive stat for someone so green.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Not the dead of sick and ailing with friends at the pillow and the feet.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston