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
As of last month, about 600 young children with disabilities were waiting for a seat in a specialized class.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Autism went from being a very unusual, rare disability which affected one child in maybe 10,000 to being known in every community, every school district, every center that cares for children with disabilities.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
As the case moved through the backlogged courts, the family members dropped the disability, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
The plaintiffs argue that the SSA's cuts have disproportionately harmed disability recipients and violated their constitutional rights.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Autism went from being a very unusual, rare disability which affected one child in maybe 10,000 to being known in every community, every school district, every center that cares for children with disabilities.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
As the case moved through the backlogged courts, the family members dropped the disability, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
The plaintiffs argue that the SSA's cuts have disproportionately harmed disability recipients and violated their constitutional rights.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
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However, in just his third game of the season following a return from the IL due to a right hamstring injury, Tauchman re-injured his leg.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For the second year in a row, Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will be sidelined due to injury as his team tries to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a test used to detect signs of dementia and cognitive impairment.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Research must zero in on the causes of some of the most troubling impairments that can come with autism, such as self-injury, aggressive behavior and even catatonia, as noted by the Autism Science Foundation.—
Mark Kendall,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Along with damages related to Alistair’s death, the family’s lawsuit includes personal injury claims for both Cunningham and Cami Lamb.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Natural wicker is more prone to mold or mildew damage, which is why many companies have responded by using durable synthetic textiles (also known as resin wicker) that can withstand all sorts of weather conditions in your backyard, patio, or porch.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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