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There he called on Senator James A. .Reed of Missouri, who is invaliding from a recent illness.

From Time Magazine Archive

That evening Dr Thompson made the captain’s punch, having carefully locked up in his largest tea-chest his invaliding suit.

From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick

Invalided to India 50 As above, includes instances of invaliding more than one as separate items.

From With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917 by Anonymous

This was the first time Aubrey had been considered in condition for such festivities, and the gratification of being superior to somebody might account for his glee in invaliding his friend.

From The Trial by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Sent back by me eventually to Korogwe with a letter advising his invaliding out of the country, he opened and read my report upon the way.

From Sketches of the East Africa Campaign by Dolbey, Robert Valentine