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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

“Mercy,” said Sir Meliagrance, “what ails you, Ma’am, to sleep so long?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White