ail
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Gies, who is around 60, said his motivation for creating Madison Air was his realization that “indoor air quality was horrible,” according to a Ret ail Roadshow.com presentation External link.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
She chops old vanilla beans, mixes them with epsom salts, adds a splash of vanilla extract, and has bath salts that are wildly aromatic, calming, and good for all that might ail you.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2022
But would it solve all the problems that ail our democracy?
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2022
Removing the manager is not the solution to all that has ailed and looks like it will ail the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2016
“I’m close with ail the guys on the team. It’s hard not to be. But I guess I’d have to say Patrick Thomas.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
![]()
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
Inexorably, Mr. McCarthy drives toward the view that what ails American men is the macho belief that men should always have their guard up, never complaining or revealing what’s going on inside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
No amount of what-ifs, however, will fix what ails USC during its final three games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
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
Miss Velma T. Harkrader was going to enlist the aid of her chemistry class in mixing up some of her “good for what ails you” elixir.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
![]()
Maybe they thought that what ailed the Florida citrus could be cured with a little private-equity magic.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
For Belichick, they say, it's part love of the game, part love for coaching, and part an affliction that has ailed many great sports figures: an inability to know when to say goodbye.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
The cybersecurity company’s earnings and revenue forecast met analysts’ expectations but f ailed to impress investors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
It was the cure-all for every economic pain that ailed us.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2025
But it was soon clear that it was something worse than mopiness that ailed Captain Cook.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
![]()
It’s sobering and painful work because people have died or are ailing.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
The announcement is also the latest tie-up between Germany's ailing auto industry and the defence sector, which is booming as countries build up their militaries to face an increasingly dangerous world.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Elsewhere, "Posh finally makes some dosh" features next to a photo of Victoria Beckham, reporting on the improved fortunes of her previously ailing eponymous fashion label.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Tim Cook was no stranger to Apple’s earnings calls even before he was asked to temporarily hold down the CEO post for an ailing Steve Jobs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
The trunk was filled, the back seat seemed a glittering dump heap; unnoticed, unmentioned by even his grandson, the ailing old man was all but hidden under the shifting, dangerously chiming cargo.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing ail
Essential Three-Letter Words, Part 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Wolf Hollow
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!