impair

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She wrote that the majority’s ruling “opens a dangerous can of worms” that “threatens to impair states’ ability to regulate the provision of medical care in any respect.”

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Supply chain disruptions could increase inflation, tighten credit conditions, and impair earnings, particularly for energy-intensive industries,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The centre's chief executive, Jackie Rodriguez, told the BBC that dyslexia does not impair a person's intelligence, judgement or ability to lead.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Your boss is expressing his frustration in a way that wouldn’t encourage anyone to work harder and could even impair your performance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

All rulers of all ages have tried to impose a false view of the world upon their followers, but they could not afford to encourage any illusion that tended to impair military efficiency.

From "1984" by George Orwell