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ailing

[ey-ling] / ˈeɪ lɪŋ /


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“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

Hopes for AI-related tie-ups and good news for its ailing European business are some of the elements boosting Ford’s stock recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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

Air India is currently the biggest loss-making entity within the Tata Group - which took over the ailing carrier from the government in 2022 - and a point of growing consternation for the Tata board.

From BBC • May 12, 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




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