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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
Next to a blue curb authorized for persons with disabilities parking
In an on-street metered parking space at no charge.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
The agency described what happened in the post but, because of privacy laws, made no mention of Depa’s disabilities.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
According to the bill, federal programs that help students with disabilities would move to the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
An East Bay nonprofit organization that provides attendant care, free transportation to seniors and people with disabilities as well as wheelchair repairs will soon mark 30 years in Berkeley, the birthplace of the independent living movement.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
The agency described what happened in the post but, because of privacy laws, made no mention of Depa’s disabilities.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
According to the bill, federal programs that help students with disabilities would move to the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
An East Bay nonprofit organization that provides attendant care, free transportation to seniors and people with disabilities as well as wheelchair repairs will soon mark 30 years in Berkeley, the birthplace of the independent living movement.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
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The Pelicans were unlikely to move him anyway, as teams that interacted with them before his injury found New Orleans’ asking price was extraordinarily high.Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Amen Thompson had 20 points and 10 rebounds while Tari Eason came off the bench to score 16 points in his return from a 13-game injury absence.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Excluding adults who had mild cognitive impairment, dementia or incomplete data, the Kanazawa scientists looked at the data of more than 8,500 adults aged 65 and older.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The increase in net loss was primarily due to higher operating expenses, including a significant impairment expense.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
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For instance, AccuWeather estimated damages from 2024's Hurricane Helene at $225-250 billion, while NOAA's estimate is lower at $78.7 billion.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ongoing monitoring helps ensure levels stay within a healthy range and can prevent potential long-term complications, such as nerve damage or cognitive issues.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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