disabled

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U.S. forces have disabled eight noncompliant ships since the blockade began on April 13, and redirected more than 100 others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When the team disabled genes involved in phosphatidylcholine production in young worms, the mitochondria quickly began to resemble those typically seen in much older animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

While praising the VA for reserving the contract for businesses owned by disabled veterans, Sherin said the plan lacks the ingredient he views as most important.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

US forces have disabled eight vessels and redirected 134 others since initiating the blockade on 13 April, according to Centcom.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It carried Cold Sassy’s disabled veterans and the moldy old ones.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns