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Both brothers died of Hungtington’s disease, a genetic disorder that began to severely debilitate them during their 30s.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the sanctions imposed are part of Australia’s efforts to expose cyber criminals and debilitate groups engaging in cyber attacks.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024

Surrender to dissidents and allow a small group of extremists to debilitate his office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023

Extreme and lengthy heat can debilitate bodies; some of the far-reaching effects of extreme heat are already taxing countries in much of the world.

From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2023

He needed to be better about that, about letting the nightmares debilitate him.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Ultimately, the goal is to identify potential genetic targets to treat or even cure the chronic metabolic disease that affects and sometimes debilitates more than 400 million adults worldwide, according to the International Diabetes Federation.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2024

The more the gestation progresses, the more her mind debilitates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023

For this Global Reach Challenge, Sir Ranulph will have to overcome vertigo and Cheyne-Stokes, a condition which debilitates his breathing above 16,000 feet.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2016

It debilitates me to think that my actions have caused her emotional and physical stress that is completely unwarranted and unfair.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2016

The neglect of regular bathing results in overworking the liver and kidneys, and debilitates the skin.

From The Mother and Her Child by William S. Sadler

A 100% disability rating indicates that veterans are debilitated and struggle to function.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

It has effectively debilitated us from being able to enforce it in most contexts we’ve used it in in the past.

From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2026

On the other hand, a greatly debilitated Cuban government has few cards to play.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

The abrupt cessation of care prompted my debilitated mom’s eviction from an assisted living facility.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2025

And the other four Sherpas on our team were too cold and debilitated from having gone to the summit.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

"Cancer immunotherapy works by creating a lasting immune response against tumors, but that same persistence may also contribute to recurring inflammatory side effects that can be debilitating for patients," Nurieva said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Before your next checkup, ask yourself a simple question: If the risk of cancer, heart disease or another debilitating disease became real for me tomorrow, what would I wish I had done today?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Those affected can wait years for diagnosis, and there is no cure - meaning women are left grappling with debilitating pain that can affect their relationships, work, education and mental health.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mr. Boorman managed to injure himself gravely by whipping up dust storms on the Warner Bros. lot; fungal spores got into his lungs and he contracted a rare, sometimes debilitating disease called Valley Fever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Her diseases are usually tropical and debilitating, but only occasionally deadly.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García