maladies

Example Sentences

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"They treat a whole host of maladies," said Thomas Patton, a professor at New York state's Union College who has studied Myanmar's mystics.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

Research shows that such stress can cause an increase in physical, psychological and emotional illness, along with other maladies, up to and including death.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

Generally, it means excessive competition, but it has become a shorthand for a range of maladies, especially deflation and overcapacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

The magic system has an almost science-fiction element to it, with lots of medical talk about magical maladies and a well-rendered in-line breakdown of how “Outlander”-esque menhir travel works.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Some evil spell had settled on the community: mysterious maladies swept the flocks of chickens; the cattle and sheep sickened and died.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson