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debilitation

[dih-bil-i-tay-shuhn] / dɪˌbɪl ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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“In the end that sacred project actually tends to produce sectarian narrowness, exclusion, uniformity, silencing, self-censorship, lack of debate, the negative sanctioning of nonconformists, and the debilitation of rigorous thought.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

Aging inherently brings suffering, debilitation and loss — this is not news.

From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2022

A stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease and many other neurological conditions result in varying degrees of debilitation that may require years or even a lifetime of continued care.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2021

He picked up the virus right at the start of the pandemic and had a relentless and gruelling illness followed by a lingering debilitation that has lasted over six months.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2020

Even in the grip of agonizing pain or complete debilitation, most jockeys clung to their illusion of invulnerability.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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