debilitation

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Isla goes from debilitation to windows of composure: helping to deliver a baby or seeing off one of the infected with muscle memory precision that shows a glimpse of her past.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

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

For some it is a chance at redemption, for others a comeback from physical debilitation.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2018

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