ails
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ails
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
That said, I’m not quite naive enough to believe that wading into a river with my fly rod has some greater meaning, or that it can cure everything that ails us.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
“I am not a benefactor,” he said, “nor a lord. What ails you?”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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