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Example Sentences

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Good-time McCarthy wants to make up for having neglected his ailing friend; his ailing friend, having neglected himself, is more than a little defensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined the rest of the regular season, the ailing Lakers will be without their starting backcourt possibly into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

If Rinku Singh did not have to leave the team to attend to his ailing father, Samson may not have got that extra chance.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Baden-Wuerttemberg is home to some of the biggest names of Germany's important but ailing car industry, such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“Well, there was extra and I figured I was doing Velma T. a favor to get her elixir out among the ailing public.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool