infirm

Example Sentences

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Britain said it would begin a "large-scale" evacuation of its nationals on Tuesday, with priority given to families with children, the elderly and the infirm.

From Reuters

Matthew Carter, an attorney for the Fox defendants, said they have not argued that Murdoch is infirm or unavailable to travel.

From Seattle Times

In 1930, a Black man sued seven L.A. restaurants, El Cholo and the Brown Derby among them, for refusing to serve him when he accompanied his elderly, infirm, white employer into the cafes.

From Los Angeles Times

He specialized in relations with those society often rejected, the obese or infirm.

From New York Times

The very same reporter who told me earlier in the day that the president was befuddled and infirm turned to me again and said, "He's running away from us."

From Salon