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Example Sentences

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You once walked from Munich to Paris to see an ailing friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The Scottish government later nationalised the ailing Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow where Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa were being built.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He defeated ailing eighth-ranked American Ben Shelton in the third round on Sunday to improve his record against top-10 players to 6-5 — an impressive stat for someone so green.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Baden-Wuerttemberg is home to some of the biggest names of Germany's important but ailing car industry, such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“Oh no, I write a hour, sometimes two ever day. Lot a ailing, sick peoples in this town.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett