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a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well
Her mother had a hearing impairment that had become worse with age.
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By understanding and harnessing the mechanisms behind sensory cell regeneration, researchers aim to tackle not just hearing loss but potentially other sensory impairments.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Marvell's restructuring plan aims to focus on data center investments, resulting in significant restructuring charges and asset impairments during the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, like many people who acquire disabilities in adulthood, my ableist mindset created an intoxicating need to overcome my impairments and prognosis.
—Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
This is especially important for users with visual impairments.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The Transcription Advantage Transcription can make content accessible for those with hearing impairments.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Consequently, the levels of these BCAAs, along with their toxic byproducts, build up, causing brain and nerve disorders, such as cognitive impairments, mood and anxiety disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
Restructuring and impairment costs were $510 million, down from $1,049 million in the previous year, with impairments related to goodwill and other assets.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Other income for the quarter was $142,373, compared to an expense of $9,072,598 in the previous year, primarily due to the absence of prior year impairments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Marvell's restructuring plan aims to focus on data center investments, resulting in significant restructuring charges and asset impairments during the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, like many people who acquire disabilities in adulthood, my ableist mindset created an intoxicating need to overcome my impairments and prognosis.
—Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
This is especially important for users with visual impairments.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The Transcription Advantage Transcription can make content accessible for those with hearing impairments.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Consequently, the levels of these BCAAs, along with their toxic byproducts, build up, causing brain and nerve disorders, such as cognitive impairments, mood and anxiety disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
Restructuring and impairment costs were $510 million, down from $1,049 million in the previous year, with impairments related to goodwill and other assets.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Other income for the quarter was $142,373, compared to an expense of $9,072,598 in the previous year, primarily due to the absence of prior year impairments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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