Sentence examples for host of afflictions from inspiring English sources

All three systems are susceptible to a host of afflictions affecting the quality of life for all of us.

Along with the palm trees and the beaches and the relentless heat, the tropics also feature "extreme weather, geological instability and a whole host of ghastly afflictions," Mr. Frater writes.

They often describe that potential in dramatic, life-or-death terms -- protecting the world (or at least American cities) from nuclear terrorism or launching a vast medical revolution promising to cure Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's disease and a host of other afflictions.

In the past, articles on plummeting inoculation rates could be counted on to draw a handful of letters from readers who insist on connecting vaccines to autism and a host of other childhood afflictions.

Without it, children become easy prey for a host of life-threatening afflictions carried in dirty water and on unwashed fingers.

Most troublesome of all was a host of weather-borne diseases and afflictions, most notably late blight.

The sanctity of your most horrible of afflictions.

Many people blame shoes for all sorts of afflictions.

Many native plant species are used as herbal remedies for a variety of afflictions.

Michael D. Miller, who operates Natural Heritage Enterprises, sold a four-herb tea called Essiac as a purported remedy for a host of cancers as well as other serious medical afflictions like lupus and diabetes, the F.T.C. said.

A symbol of affliction in western media.