bedridden
Example Sentences
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Carmen Guedez, 69, was in the same room as her bedridden sister when she felt the jolt.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
"We need water in the apartments; we need water when people are bedridden in nappies. Without water, we cannot function," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Quadriplegic and bedridden in a prefabricated home, 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe -- yet he runs a high-tech farm in southwestern China using sensors, cameras and a computer.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
This insight opens the possibility of developing medications that replicate the benefits of exercise, offering new hope for older adults, bedridden patients, and individuals with chronic illnesses who face a higher risk of fractures.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026
"Lord Hoster is bedridden, my lady," her father's steward explained.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
