infirm
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He also worked as a 'chairman' in nearby Bath, transporting sick and infirm people through the city's steep streets in wheelchairs and sedan chairs despite his own physical injuries.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Critics have long argued that it underfunds Wales, despite Wales receiving more funding per head than England, because the Welsh population is relatively older and more infirm.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
You are buying peace of mind and financial support if you become infirm.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Humanoid robots could assist the elderly or infirm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
They used tools and fire, were good hunters, and apparently took care of their sick and infirm.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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