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The Swiss are largely well-governed, and the country’s appeal is understandable to people who want to escape the tax rates and other ills that are common elsewhere in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

But no leader has been able to fix the country’s economic ills, which have been compounded by the decision to leave the European Union and a borrowing binge during Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"Their energy and creativity are invaluable. Investing in their education, training, and entrepreneurship is essential for peace and for preventing the loss of talent and the spread of social ills," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In their absence, the three remaining candidates pounded on a wide array of municipal ills, including broken sidewalks, high rents and sluggish housing production.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

She used religion as a therapy for the ills of the world and of herself, and she changed the religion to fit the ill.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck