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impair

[im-pair] / ɪmˈpɛər /


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They react when uncertainty becomes persistent enough to impair planning.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Southpaw Nakatani had wrestled back some control but was halted in his tracks when blood began to impair vision in his left eye following a clash of heads.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It could also be forced to start shutting down oil wells within weeks as it runs out of storage space, a costly and damaging prospect that could impair production for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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