infirmity

Example Sentences

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And on the whole, Americans don’t do that, believing that age and infirmity only matter if they impede on a person’s ability to do their job.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2025

The old guard has a lock on how things run—and OK, yes, at least a few of them seem to be dealing with actual infirmity.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2024

Even as Feinstein sought reelection in 2018 at age 85, when her infirmity was no secret, she easily turned aside a challenge from the more liberal Kevin de León.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023

For sure, Mr. President, there are those among us who have more than their share of disease and infirmity.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022

The letter that Lord Wyman Manderly had sent back from White Harbor had spoken of his age and infirmity, and little more.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin