impair

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Research shows obesity can impair immune function, drive chronic inflammation, and raise the risk of many serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

From Science Daily

Nationwide, Class 8 trucks’ fuel economy averages just 6.85 miles a gallon — so even small increases in diesel prices can impair operator profitability, especially for rural operators typically traversing longer distances.

From MarketWatch

Nationwide, Class 8 trucks’ fuel economy averages just 6.85 miles a gallon — so even small increases in diesel prices can impair operator profitability, especially for rural operators typically traversing longer distances.

From MarketWatch

If an insurer becomes financially impaired, state regulators take control and either rehabilitate the company or transfer its annuity obligations to a financially stronger insurer.

From The Wall Street Journal

He hopes that a cure can be found so that his daughter, who is registered as visually impaired, can drive a car when she's older.

From BBC