ailing

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However, the aquatic mammal was already considered ailing and close to death when a final, last-ditch attempt was made earlier in May.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In 2019, Ed was ailing, and Val was incapacitated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

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

A woman in white hurries to the door, believing against all reason that she has just heard the ailing President playing a song on the kalimba.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver