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Example Sentences

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President Trump said the U.S. government could take over Spirit Airlines, an ailing budget carrier, to save jobs and the airline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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

China needs a stable global economy as it is heavily reliant on selling goods around the world as it tries to revive an ailing domestic economy.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The German government and the country's chemical industry on Thursday presented a sweeping plan to help the ailing sector as it faces new headwinds from the Middle East war energy shock.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Seems I’m ailing all the time and caint shake it.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis