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ADHD

[ey-dee-eych-dee] / ˈeɪˌdiˈeɪtʃˌdi /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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Examples can include speaking too loudly in a library or struggling to control impulses, difficulties that can occur with ADHD.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

The defendant's lawyer, Claire Howell, told Judge Ikram the dog was her client's support animal, as he has ADHD, was homeless and needed his dog with him.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Loss of motivation is common in conditions such as depression, addiction, and ADHD.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Blame an explosion in doubtful claims for mental-health conditions such as depression and ADHD.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Frank was no expert on ghosts, but the dead legionnaires must have all been demigods, because they were totally ADHD.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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