failing health
Example Sentences
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Serbian state officials and Mladic's family had appealed for his release due to his failing health, but those calls were rejected by the Hague tribunal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The late Dianne Feinstein, who served as senator from California for 31 years, faced intense scrutiny and accusations about her obviously failing health before her death in September 2023.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
My father, 75, is essentially destitute and in failing health.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
This time it was Elsie's failing health that kept him out of prison and he stayed quiet until her death in 2002 before the deceptions dangerously escalated.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
Considering her failing health, many expected this to be the last major event of her career.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
