disabled

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The majority dismissed Hamm as improvidently granted, sparing the life of the defendant, Joseph Smith, and rejecting Alabama’s request for freer rein to execute intellectually disabled people.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The team selected 143 genes previously associated with resistance to the melanoma drug Vemurafenib and systematically disabled them in melanoma cells.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

According to the police statement, "the driver stated he intentionally drove into the lake to use the Cybertruck's "Wade Mode" feature", after which "the vehicle became disabled and took on water".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He had wanted to join the army, but was declared unfit for service as one of his arms has been disabled since birth.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He is neither disabled, handicapped, nor developmentally delayed in any way, so there was no reason to assume anyone would take issue with his admittance to Beecher Prep—whether it is an inclusion school or not.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio