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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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“We believe on the adviser council that our legal cases are strong, and therefore, as a result of that, we don’t believe an impairment is required at all.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

“Over the last several decades there’s been a push among doctors and researchers to improve detection of balance impairment and falls prevention, with many multifaceted programs available to help improve balance, strength, flexibility and coordination.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

And did that impairment contribute to the aircraft's sudden loss of altitude?

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

But, joking aside, he emphasizes that some of these diseases can be very serious, causing encephalitis, neurological impairment, and death.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

They weren't partial or biased, just very persuasive in detailing how organic brain damage, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder can conspire to create severe mental impairment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

The judge said the court would still make certain accommodations, in light of Jeffries 81 years of age and cognitive impairments.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The participants with severe language impairments performed as well as a control group.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

She says finding available taxis has become more difficult, even with London Taxicard scheme, a subsidised taxi service for people with mobility impairments or severe sight loss.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The German automaker’s major shareholder urged swift action to improve competitiveness after impairments on its investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Across America, ophthalmologists rediscovered an obscure and risky procedure called radial keratotomy, and there was a boom in surgery to correct small impairments of vision.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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