bedridden
Example Sentences
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“Everyone knows their postman’s name — right?” a bedridden retiree nervously trills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
My mother is bedridden and has very limited use of her hands.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
While Berenger attempts to atone for his ill grace at their last meeting, a frowzy, bedridden Jean becomes increasingly antagonistic—and animalistic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Some elderly residents are bedridden and get no water unless a neighbour carries it up several flights in the dark.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Naomi forced Abuelita out of her mind, but the image of Abuelito, bedridden and drooling, remained.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
