unfit
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Lady Donaldson faces a trial of the facts after she was previously deemed unfit to face a conventional trial on mental health grounds, and is therefore not participating in proceedings.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In another song about the absurd reasons why they have been deemed unfit for society, the girls drag out that old canard: “Sane in an insane world.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He had wanted to join the army, but was declared unfit for service as one of his arms has been disabled since birth.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Still, coaches worked to make the best of unfit practice locations and engage unsettled kids.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
She made me promise that we wouldn’t tell anybody about Dad’s death because Uncle Myron would claim that she was an unfit parent and seek custody.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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