failing health
Example Sentences
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Looming over the crackdown is the failing health of 80-year-old Ortega, who suffers from lupus and kidney failure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
My father, 75, is essentially destitute and in failing health.
From MarketWatch ● 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 ● Dec. 24, 2025
Despite her failing health, her family accepted the invitation.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2025
Considering her failing health, many expected this to be the last major event of her career.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
