infirm

Example Sentences

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And the death of his elderly, infirm father, King Salman, could soon bring succession issues to the fore.

From The Wall Street Journal

Humanoid robots could assist the elderly or infirm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The next morning she took him to see their infirm mother, who whispered in his ear: “I didn’t think you’d ever come back.”

From Los Angeles Times

Staples literally got the sick and infirm to stand up.

From Salon

The daughter wondered aloud whether the authorities should force out the unwilling, especially residents who are old or infirm.

From Los Angeles Times