- present tense form of ail (3rd person singular).
ails
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ails
Example Sentences
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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
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
Note to all cellar-dwelling NFL teams: If you’re seeking a cure for what ails you, check your schedule for when you’ll be playing the Rams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2024
“Joseph, what ails you? Are you feverish again? Are you chilled?”
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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