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impaired

[im-paird] / ɪmˈpɛərd /


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According to the Palo Alto police department, the other driver was uninjured, neither driver was impaired and no one was cited.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Critically though, they discovered that those with the most impaired drainage systems were significantly more likely to go on to develop dementia years later, according to Markus.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

The disease commonly causes movement related symptoms including tremors, impaired balance, and slower movement.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

These good vibrations would have obvious benefits for the visually impaired but would also allow all fans to “feel” the crack of the bat or the roar of the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Instead of turning my oxygen off, Harris, in his hypoxically impaired state, had mistakenly cranked the valve open to full flow, draining the tank.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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