as in excess
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Recent Examples of incontinence
As the condition worsens, patients may experience difficulty eating, moving around, incontinence, loss of speech, and significant memory loss.
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
Urinary incontinence: Untreated bladder cancer can lead to an inability to control the flow of urine.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
Those with urinary incontinence are also prone to dehydration.
—Forest Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
Urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction when used for prostate cancer
How to Prepare
A healthcare provider will complete a medical history and physical examination before determining if cryotherapy is the best or one of the best treatment options for you.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
Urinary incontinence: Untreated bladder cancer can lead to an inability to control the flow of urine.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
Those with urinary incontinence are also prone to dehydration.
—Forest Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
Urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction when used for prostate cancer
How to Prepare
A healthcare provider will complete a medical history and physical examination before determining if cryotherapy is the best or one of the best treatment options for you.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incontinence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinence
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Photographed memorably on Gisele Bündchen by Nick Knight, the collection became emblematic of early-aughts excess and the bold, if controversial, cultural mashups of John Galliano’s Dior reign.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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This excess leads to various plumbing and health problems, including mineral deposits on plumbing fixtures, restricted water flow through pipes, dry skin and hair, and prematurely faded clothing and other laundry items.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 June 2022
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All proceeds from the collection were dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, a philanthropic throughline that added weight to the evening’s indulgence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a minor act of indulgence, Lauren signs herself up for a commercials acting class overseen by the prickly and imperious Liz (Gaby Hoffmann, one of many faces familiar from Transparent).—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hathaway holds onto her belongings with her free hand.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Incontinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinence. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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