ailment
Example Sentences
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Mr. Haber opened the show with the announcement that Anna May Wong would not be participating, as she had been overtaken by an ailment.
From Literature
We are good German children who have been stricken with a mysterious ailment.
From Literature
“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
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