mentally disabled
Example Sentences
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While in her 20s, her father’s nightclub business collapsed and she became the sole source of financial support for her family, which included her mentally disabled older sister.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
According to The Associated Press, the victim’s nephew identified him as Tuncer Cihan, who he said was mentally disabled.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2024
Weirich’s office initially contested the intellectual disability claims, but backed off after he was found mentally disabled.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
Sir Richard, who previously criticised the 2022 execution of mentally disabled Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, said Tangaraju's case was "shocking on multiple levels".
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023
Many judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers do a poor job of recognizing the special needs of the mentally disabled, which leads to wrongful convictions, lengthier prison terms, and high rates of recidivism.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
