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Before long, MTT became principal guest conductor, filling in frequently for Steinberg, who was in poor health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Mr. Ho, former chairman of the group behind the annual Tiananmen vigil, is in poor health and has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

They knew he was in poor health before he got nabbed, and that immigration detention was freezing cold, and hard on the body.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

"He was in poor health but it has still been a shock. We will miss you dad."

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Though Ariana had been in poor health for a long time, the blow, coming so soon after the loss of their mother, had a profound effect on both of her brothers.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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