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impaired

[im-paird] / ɪmˈpɛərd /


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Attorneys for Grossman and Erickson argued that, although the incident was tragic, there was no evidence that their clients were racing or impaired that would justify an award of hundreds of millions of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"We recognise it was an accident, you know when young people play sometimes their sense of judgement is impaired either by excitement or by not understanding what is happening at that particular time."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Dr Oscar, who is visually impaired, will need a guide runner for the official run, and our very own Gethin Jones has stepped up to the job.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The analyst notes Royal Bank’s credit-loss provision on impaired loans ratio fell 6 basis points quarter-on-quarter to 34 basis points, while the total provision for credit losses on loans ratio was 35 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

His heart function remained impaired, though improved somewhat.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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