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Example Sentences
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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
When such a man appears on the stage, he writes down on a sheet of paper what ails Mukesh and his family without talking to him.
From BBC
The best cure for what ails Peruvian democracy is more democracy: Presidential and congressional elections, scheduled for 2026, should be moved up significantly to give Peru a fresh political start.
From Washington Post
A new starting lineup couldn’t fix what ails the Clippers, who rallied from a 17-point deficit only to lose 112-108 to the Atlanta Hawks.
From Los Angeles Times
The House has become its own special petri dish, breeding the most virulent strain of what ails the broader party.
From Washington Post
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