impair

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The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 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

On the flip side, the Fed might be more inclined to cut rates if higher oil prices were to impair the U.S. economy, raise layoffs or cause companies to hire even less.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

In the earlier discussion, however, I was referring to things that impair our ability to solve problems.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell