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Still, a strong sequel has often proved a cure for what ails Hollywood, and the Thanksgiving weekend was no exception.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

Neither CEO Jim Farley nor your editorial board is wrong in diagnosing what ails our skilled workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Note to all cellar-dwelling NFL teams: If you’re seeking a cure for what ails you, check your schedule for when you’ll be playing the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

Jones, 84 at the time, was asked by journalist David Marchese about what ails America.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

Miss Velma T. Harkrader was going to enlist the aid of her chemistry class in mixing up some of her “good for what ails you” elixir.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool