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ail
[ eyl ]
verb (used with object)
- to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to:
Inside our own bodies lies the most powerful cure for what ails us—our immune systems.
He thinks lowering taxes is the answer to all that ails our economy.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
- to be unwell; feel pain; be ill:
He's been ailing for some time.
ail
/ ɪ /
verb
- tr to trouble; afflict
- intr to feel unwell
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ail1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ail1
Example Sentences
There’s the FBI, corrupt politicians, money-hungry pharma reps, the sick and the terminally ailing, drug addicts — anyone who might want to use the mushroom for any purpose.
Russian tourists play a growing role in Egypt's tourism sector - a lifeline to the country's ailing economy.
The phenomenon is a result of the fragmented system that regulates California facilities that care for elderly, disabled or ailing people: Different agencies in Sacramento are charged with overseeing different kinds of caregiving facilities.
“If we can kill another thirty-two every day, then maybe we can reduce what ails the country.”
And how fast could he move his ailing father when Israeli bombs again start coming down?
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