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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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Over the course of the last year, Smucker has taken three impairment charges tied to Hostess, totaling nearly $3 billion, and ratcheted back expectations for the brand’s long-term growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Authorities did not indicate the referral was related to impairment or a medical emergency.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

BHP Group announced its Canadian potash project expansion will cost $2 billion more than expected, leading to a roughly $2.3 billion impairment charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Two major trials, Evoke and Evoke Plus, are testing oral semaglutide in people with mild cognitive impairment or early mild Alzheimer’s.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Their symptoms ranged from impairment of memory to schizophrenic and depressive reactions.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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