ailment
Example Sentences
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We are good German children who have been stricken with a mysterious ailment.
From Literature
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“America is committed to defending Greenland, and that begins by ensuring its people are defended against basic illnesses and ailments.”
The longer he spent recording guitar parts for “Megadeth,” the more his ailment interfered with his playing.
From Los Angeles Times
Glanville had been struggling for the last few years with a mysterious ailment that caused recurring facial swelling, speech impairment and the loss of teeth, leaving her reluctant to go out in public.
From Los Angeles Times
At Shanghai's "Niang Qing", a TCM doctor in a white coat diagnoses customers' physical conditions based on the pulse readings, before a mixologist crafts custom drinks incorporating the herbs and roots prescribed for their ailments.
From Barron's
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