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immobility

[im-oh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪm oʊˈbɪl ɪ ti /








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Haematologist Dr George Adams told the inquest that Lady Joan was "extremely high risk" for blood clots and the "biggest risk factor by far was her immobility and her fracture".

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Hinds, meanwhile, masterfully shows an affable partner’s emotional immobility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026

But while immobility is the characteristic material feature of land, it is financially mobile, in that its value can rise and fall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025

"If I’m being honest, I also didn’t want to admit to the depth of my disability. I had muscle spasms and immobility on my left side, and I tried to hide it," she said.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2024

Susan Marie found his immobility disquieting and was about to suggest that he sit back and relax, make himself at home, get comfortable, when Carl came through the front door.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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