as in injury
a condition that interferes with someone's ability to engage in certain tasks
The group provides one-on-one mentorship to students with various disabilities. The disability caused by the car crash prevented him from working.
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Recent Examples of disability
Now forty-two years old, Reitan had gone on to become a personal-injury and disability attorney and an L.G.B.T.Q.-rights activist.
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The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Ensure Your Product Is Inclusive And Accessible Ensuring your product is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, is essential.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Many lack regular postal services, face difficulties obtaining documents and have high rates of disability, according to the Biden administration report.
—Tom Hals, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Her explanation was met with shock from her two sisters, both described as stay-at-home moms to multiple children with disabilities.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Ensure Your Product Is Inclusive And Accessible Ensuring your product is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, is essential.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Many lack regular postal services, face difficulties obtaining documents and have high rates of disability, according to the Biden administration report.
—Tom Hals, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Her explanation was met with shock from her two sisters, both described as stay-at-home moms to multiple children with disabilities.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
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Baker Mayfield had just 116 yards for the Bucs and got sacked twice, including on a third-down play in the fourth quarter by Nick Bosa, who battled through a right-hip injury.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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Aim for 7-9 hours: Anything less than 7 hours of sleep can lead to significant metabolic, cognitive, and cardiovascular impairments.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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There was also $15.9 billion in impairment charges tied in part to accelerated depreciation for Intel 7 process node manufacturing assets and goodwill impairment in the Mobileye unit.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ten damage inspection teams were sent out Thursday, officials said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Samaritan thrift store in Rogers, however, was closed for 13 weeks due to damage.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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