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Because of an ailing right knee, the Dodgers don’t really know what you might see out of Freddie Freeman this postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
When Ratcliffe agreed on Christmas Eve 2023 to spend £1.25bn to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, his intention was to restore the ailing club to its past glories.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The announcement is also the latest tie-up between Germany's ailing auto industry and the defence sector, which is booming as countries build up their militaries to face an increasingly dangerous world.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
It’s common for people to move closer to ailing relatives.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Enthusiastic about the warming weather, Commander Kane sent seven ailing crew members out to explore and hunt for fresh meat.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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