infirmity

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2025

She seems to demand as much attention as a newborn infant by weaponizing her exaggerated infirmity.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

To Thomas, these schemes would present no constitutional infirmity, and courts could do nothing to stop them.

From Slate • May 23, 2024

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

One person’s infirmity can be a teammate’s extra burden; there’s a constant traffic in herbal and over-the-counter solutions to pain.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich