ailment

Example Sentences

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Manufacturers are prohibited from making claims about treating or preventing disease, but influencers have sold the idea that buying the right products can fend off or cure almost any ailment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The medical term for my ailment is an asymmetrical gluteal cleft, though requests to fix it are far less common than those to eliminate cellulite, flatten the tummy, or augment the breasts.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 2026

But a month later, Glover announced he was forced to cancel the rest of the tour because of an "ailment" that required tests, surgery, and "time out to heal".

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

The truth, of course, is that the ailment crosses denominational lines.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson