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impaired

[im-paird] / ɪmˈpɛərd /


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By uncovering how leucine regulates mitochondrial activity, the researchers believe their work could eventually help guide new treatments for metabolic disorders, cancer, and other diseases linked to impaired energy production.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Under questioning, Clayton said he did not believe Erickson and Grossman were impaired when they left Julio’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If energy infrastructure has been significantly impaired, there will be less oil and gas to flow through the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

No longer will his clean ball-striking be impaired by nebulous thinking.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Some are cognitively impaired, apparently from acute malnourishment as infants.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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