ailing
Americanadjective
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sickly; unwell.
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unsound or troubled.
a financially ailing corporation.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ailing
Example Sentences
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Appoint a trustworthy person to hold power of attorney to oversee an ailing relative’s estate plan.
From MarketWatch
An ailing Carlos Alcaraz said "believing" helped him pull through one of the most demanding matches of his career to down Alexander Zverev in five epic sets and reach his first Australian Open final Friday.
From Barron's
The fund wrote off part of the nonperforming loans, taking control of the ailing companies.
The aquarium has been caring for ailing sea turtles for more than a quarter of a century, but this is the first time the public will be able to see the work in action.
From Los Angeles Times
In South Africa, the gold boom is breathing new life into an ailing sector.
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