- plural of ailment.
ailments
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At the center of this object used for protection and to treat ailments, the child god stands atop a pair of crocodiles and grasps scorpions and snakes, guarding us against these threatening creatures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The lack of clarity on the root of his ailments complicated the balancing act on both sides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Vatican has historically been very secretive about papal health, but began to be more transparent during the illness of Leo's predecessor Francis, an Argentine who freely discussed his ailments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are increasingly used for a wide range of ailments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
He listens to your ailments, then tells you whether you need to buy a pill, a good-luck charm, or just go home and forget about it.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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