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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

He defeated ailing eighth-ranked American Ben Shelton in the third round on Sunday to improve his record against top-10 players to 6-5 — an impressive stat for someone so green.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

If Rinku Singh did not have to leave the team to attend to his ailing father, Samson may not have got that extra chance.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It is only the second such transition in the Islamic Republic’s 47-year history and the first since the ailing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini transferred power to Khamenei in June 1989.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

They readied the remaining dogs; but the ailing men would have to pull also.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock