failing health
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The late Dianne Feinstein, who served as senator from California for 31 years, faced intense scrutiny and accusations about her obviously failing health before her death in September 2023.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Looming over the crackdown is the failing health of 80-year-old Ortega, who suffers from lupus and kidney failure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
My father, 75, is essentially destitute and in failing health.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
This time it was Elsie's failing health that kept him out of prison and he stayed quiet until her death in 2002 before the deceptions dangerously escalated.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
Mama had said Mrs. Caruthers was in failing health, but Ophie hadn’t understood what that meant until she had stepped into the room.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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