infirmity

Example Sentences

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On the whole, Americans don’t do that, largely believing that age and infirmity only matter if they impede on a person’s ability to do their job.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2025

To Thomas, these schemes would present no constitutional infirmity, and courts could do nothing to stop them.

From Slate • May 23, 2024

The bandage drapes the left hamstring, whose infirmity might have made Djokovic’s three-set win over Grigor Dimitrov in Saturday’s third round sort of a surprise.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2023

But her brief presence alongside other members of the royal family served only to underscore how rare and unpredictable such public appearances have become as Elizabeth battles increasing infirmity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The women, who had been nursing these men in their infirmity, wondered how they’d suddenly improved while others lingered in the sickness.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool