able-bodied

Example Sentences

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“You’re in the hands of some of the most able-bodied human beings on the planet,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

It was heartening to know that airline employees, albeit powerless, know about able-bodied passengers gaming system to skip the lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Once able-bodied men, they walk with canes, one step at a time.

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025

While able-bodied cricket requires players to keep an eye on the ball at all times, blind players must have sharp ears.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Finally he says, “Pushing close to a hundred pounds...plus the weight of the wheelchair...that would be hard for an able-bodied person.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen