the disabled

noun

: people who are disabled : people who have a disability
She's always been an effective spokesperson for the disabled.

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Northbound and southbound traffic on Highway 377 has resumed, but the disabled train continues to block eastbound and westbound traffic at the crossing, according to city officials. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 When the two teams met again, a handful of Bury supporters mocked fans using the disabled facilities. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 His legal team has alleged that OpenAI is knowingly exposing members of the disabled community to unacceptable risks. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Flights are expected to be delayed into Monday due to the disabled aircraft on the runway, according to the FAA. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the disabled

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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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