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Example Sentences

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This fact explains much of what ails Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Still, a strong sequel has often proved a cure for what ails Hollywood, and the Thanksgiving weekend was no exception.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

Endeavoring to put what ails us in a greater context then requires maintaining a curiosity for all of life’s wrinkles.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2024

Economists and other experts have a similar refrain about what ails the state – high costs, lots of regulations and unaffordable home prices, among other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

“Nothing ails me, honored Master,” murmured the boy.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw