disabled

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Among nonveteran adults who are chronically homeless and disabled, only 9.4% will receive a voucher in a given year, as compared with 48% of veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Centcom says it had disabled nine vessels and redirected 135 more since since the blockade began on 13 April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When the team disabled genes involved in phosphatidylcholine production in young worms, the mitochondria quickly began to resemble those typically seen in much older animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

While praising the VA for reserving the contract for businesses owned by disabled veterans, Sherin said the plan lacks the ingredient he views as most important.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Looks like you had a blerry square dance up here. You certainly live up to your name, Disaster. You’ve disabled half the farm crew.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer