long illness
Example Sentences
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I lost my beloved husband earlier this year after a long illness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
In August, he said he was considering his future in football after the death of his father, Jorge, who died aged 68 following a long illness.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Earlier in August, Messi said he was considering his future in football after the death of his father, Jorge, who died aged 68 following a a long illness.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Anna de Peyster, a writer, philanthropist and a former wife of Rupert Murdoch, has died following a long illness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
The expense of Calvin’s long illness had drained the family funds.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
