infirm
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He also worked as a 'chairman' in nearby Bath, transporting sick and infirm people through the city's steep streets in wheelchairs and sedan chairs despite his own physical injuries.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Lilia, a pensioner, recalled giving her infirm husband injections even as her hands and legs trembled during bombardments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
You are buying peace of mind and financial support if you become infirm, but all policies have risks.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The MoD has previously vowed to speed up the awards process after it was criticised for handling applications too slowly, particularly for elderly and infirm veterans.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Again any money from the book was to go to Harriet, who now wanted to found a home for the aged and infirm.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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