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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

Air India is currently the biggest loss-making entity within the Tata Group - which took over the ailing carrier from the government in 2022 - and a point of growing consternation for the Tata board.

From BBC • May 12, 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

Zeitoun, assuming that whatever was ailing the city was likely worse downtown, chose not to get too close to the epicenter.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers