ail
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Gies, who is around 60, said his motivation for creating Madison Air was his realization that “indoor air quality was horrible,” according to a Ret ail Roadshow.com presentation External link.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
She chops old vanilla beans, mixes them with epsom salts, adds a splash of vanilla extract, and has bath salts that are wildly aromatic, calming, and good for all that might ail you.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2022
But would it solve all the problems that ail our democracy?
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2022
Felix Hernandez is back after missing a start to help ail his sore back.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2018
Havermeyer was a lead bombardier who never took evasive action going in to the target and thereby increased the danger of ail the men who flew in the same formation with him.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
![]()
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
Still, a strong sequel has often proved a cure for what ails Hollywood, and the Thanksgiving weekend was no exception.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 1, 2025
Neither CEO Jim Farley nor your editorial board is wrong in diagnosing what ails our skilled workforce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
What Bondi is doing in Washington isn’t a cure for what ails it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
“What ails thee, Ophelia? You are wan and distracted today.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
![]()
And it wasn’t an elixir for all the issues — visas, tickets, transportation — that ailed the tournament in its buildup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Maybe they thought that what ailed the Florida citrus could be cured with a little private-equity magic.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
For Belichick, they say, it's part love of the game, part love for coaching, and part an affliction that has ailed many great sports figures: an inability to know when to say goodbye.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
The cybersecurity company’s earnings and revenue forecast met analysts’ expectations but f ailed to impress investors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
There was none in those parts wizard enough to cure what ailed him.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
![]()
Similarly, Likho, a one-eyed Russian Blue, also was ailing when Kobilha took him in at 8 years old, but she wanted him anyhow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Instead of a caregiving crisis bringing families together out of shared love for an ailing parent, it’s tearing many of them apart.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The catalyst: a muckraking YouTuber named “Reckless Ben,” who stormed into town on a mission to recover the toy bricks for an ailing retiree’s family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
It is the latest bad news from Germany's ailing auto sector, and a major blow for a manufacturer which had so far endured industry upheaval better than its peers Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
But Matty knew, pulling his hand from the ailing puppy, that it was time to test it once again.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing ail
Essential Three-Letter Words, Part 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Wolf Hollow
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!