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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
Neither CEO Jim Farley nor your editorial board is wrong in diagnosing what ails our skilled workforce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
Whatever ails you, America, the remedy resides with we the people and the power we hold, particularly at the ballot box.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 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
"What ails you?" he said quietly, in the voice he used for the bukshah.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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