able-bodied

Example Sentences

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With able-bodied German men conscripted to fight in the war, workers from the lands the Nazis occupied were drafted to meet the labor shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“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

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

This means that once a parent’s youngest child turns 14, they will be considered able-bodied without dependents and face the 80-hour work requirement too.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2025

With the help of those who were able-bodied, they managed for three days.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins