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disability

[dis-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌdɪs əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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Pittsburgh: Developed at the University of Pittsburgh in the 1950s, this vaccine transformed a devastating childhood disability into a preventable disease, marking a triumph in medical history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The disability minister said the "sustainability" of spending on the benefit, which is forecast to rise to more than £41bn by 2030, was "going to be a concern as we reach these decisions".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Speaking to the BBC, Sir Stephen said Pip "does a very important job in helping people meet the additional costs of disability".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

You can lead by example and show how you are not defined by your upbringing, disability or finances.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

After a series of unsatisfactory report cards, my mother had begun to think that what many of my teachers were telling her was correct: I might have a learning disability.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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