impair
Example Sentences
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She wrote that the majority’s ruling “opens a dangerous can of worms” that “threatens to impair states’ ability to regulate the provision of medical care in any respect.”
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
“Supply chain disruptions could increase inflation, tighten credit conditions, and impair earnings, particularly for energy-intensive industries,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The centre's chief executive, Jackie Rodriguez, told the BBC that dyslexia does not impair a person's intelligence, judgement or ability to lead.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Your boss is expressing his frustration in a way that wouldn’t encourage anyone to work harder and could even impair your performance.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
All rulers of all ages have tried to impose a false view of the world upon their followers, but they could not afford to encourage any illusion that tended to impair military efficiency.
From "1984" by George Orwell
Vocabulary lists containing impair
List 6
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 5
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United States v. Nixon (1974)
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