able-bodied
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The new edition has generated considerable interest in South Korea, where able-bodied men are required to serve between 18 and 21 months in the military, depending on the branch.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Press reports going back to 2013 have detailed centers luring able-bodied seniors to enroll by offering food, casino visits, cash and door-to-door transportation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Whatever the case, the percentage of able-bodied Americans in the labor force recently hit the lowest level since the 1970s, except for a brief period during the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
"For somebody who is able-bodied, it's uncomfortable but if you identify as disabled, we're starting to talk about survival," said campaigner Doug Paulley.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
With the help of those who were able-bodied, they managed for three days.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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