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Example Sentences

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With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined the rest of the regular season, the ailing Lakers will be without their starting backcourt possibly into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Along with partners, he snapped up ailing retailers, including Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, J.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It comes as the party has shifted its tone on Brexit as it grappled with Britain's ailing economy.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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

Without money to go to a doctor I had no way of finding out what was ailing me.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane