Examples of able-bodied in a Sentence
every able-bodied young man in the village had been sent off to fight in the war
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Unlimited shuttle service is free for wheelchair users and three Singapore dollars ($2.30) for the able-bodied.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Under the bill, able-bodied individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 without dependents must work or attend a work program, such as SNAP Employment and Training, at least 80 hours per month to receive benefits.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026
The new requirements apply to able-bodied adults between 55 and 64 or those with children who are 14 and older.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Forcing states to become more cost-conscious also provides motivation for state officials to enforce rather than water down work requirements for the able-bodied, nudging them on a more productive path and away from government dependency.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Under the bill, able-bodied individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 without dependents must work or attend a work program, such as SNAP Employment and Training, at least 80 hours per month to receive benefits.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026
The new requirements apply to able-bodied adults between 55 and 64 or those with children who are 14 and older.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Forcing states to become more cost-conscious also provides motivation for state officials to enforce rather than water down work requirements for the able-bodied, nudging them on a more productive path and away from government dependency.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/able-bodied. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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