infirmity

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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

The arrival comes two years after the zoo had to euthanize two of its older female elephants, Ambika, 72, and Shanthi, 45, because of old age and infirmity.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

Connie Schultz, a columnist for USA Today, lashed out at critics mocking Fetterman's performance "as if they are immune from the randomness of illness and infirmity."

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2022

But Robert’s continuing ill health and his father’s own growing infirmity meant that little progress was made and Robert continued to be left largely to his own devices.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin