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infirmity

[in-fur-mi-tee] / ɪnˈfɜr mɪ ti /


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Infirmity has taken a toll on both of them.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022

Infirmity, then, is predictable, and is, at least, something we should plan for.

From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2019

Oct. demurred, using as his Excuse my Infirmity and the small Distance to their Shop.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Ere ever they feel themselves ready for the leap they slip, go whirling and drowning downstream past the stepping-stones that are called Infirmity of Purpose.

From Once Aboard the Lugger by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)

The Spectator, with all his Modesty, has discover'd something of this Self-love in that of the Sciences, and could not help giving into this Infirmity.

From An Essay on Criticism by Oldmixon, John




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