impaired
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Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The provision for loans deemed impaired was C$865 million, a drop of about 4% year-over-year, thanks to lower provisions across the business and government lending portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
When it becomes impaired, individual memories and the emotions attached to them may become less distinct, allowing separate experiences to blend together.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
But, during his sentencing remarks, His Honour Judge Paul Farrer KC, said he did not accept Allen's judgement was impaired at the time and said he had abused a position of trust.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
I stopped where people stopped or gathered, I listened and looked and felt, and in the process had a picture of my country the accuracy of which was impaired only by my own shortcomings.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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