ailment

Example Sentences

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Ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, make up a large part of the American diet and are linked to serious chronic ailments such as heart disease.

From MarketWatch

Earlier this season, James characterized his ailments as being simply “old.”

From Los Angeles Times

Since her ailment compromised the safety of the others, we took up the problem in caucus.

From Literature

Manufacturers are prohibited from making claims about treating or preventing disease, but influencers have sold the idea that buying the right products can fend off or cure almost any ailment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Haber opened the show with the announcement that Anna May Wong would not be participating, as she had been overtaken by an ailment.

From Literature