bedridden

Example Sentences

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She recalls caring for a friend's bedridden mother, only to be barred from the funeral rites after her death.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

"He was bedridden and it was very hard for him to swallow," he told Virgin Radio, adding that Dane had been losing his ability to speak.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 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

“God’s got my back,” he sang, still bedridden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Grandfather became bedridden during our stay there, and his children spent their free time telling him jokes, gossiping with him and showing their love.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou