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 β 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 β Aug. 3, 2026
My father, 75, is essentially destitute and in failing health.
From MarketWatch β Mar. 4, 2026
Rea's cousin and fellow musician Adrian Rea told BBC Radio Tees due to his relative's failing health "we half expected the worse but thought he'd at least see the new year in".
From BBC β Dec. 24, 2025
The Office of Indian Affairs received a note from someone who knew Mollie, saying that she was “in failing health and is not expected to live very long.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
