disabled

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Bidding is limited to firms owned by disabled veterans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I make all the decisions regarding this policy because my husband is disabled, although his disability does not affect his life expectancy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That exchange came after the U.S. disabled an empty oil tanker that tried to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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