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Four years ago, McCullum swaggered into Lord's and breathed life into an ailing England team.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Primary Trust,” which is receiving its L.A. premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, is a tonic for ailing spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In 2019, Ed was ailing, and Val was incapacitated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Hoppock said Estelle was detained on a layover, as she traveled home from visiting her ailing father in France.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Zeitoun, assuming that whatever was ailing the city was likely worse downtown, chose not to get too close to the epicenter.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers