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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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 The vehicle that struck the disabled one had a man driving with a women in the passenger seat, both of whom were brought to UofL Hospital for treatment. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Aug. 2026 Tempe police received a call about the disabled 2014 Dodge Charger with a broken window that had stalled near Priest Drive and Baseline Road and requested Phoenix police notify the vehicle's owner. — Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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