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Example Sentences

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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

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

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The ailing budget airline had been hoping to finalize a $500 million lifeline from the government before running out of cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He nods, then turns and leaves the room, closing the door with exaggerated care behind him, as if both of us are his ailing mother.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood