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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The semi’s driver turned on the hazard lights and tried to block the disabled vehicle.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
As both departments were assisting with the disabled vehicle, an SUV traveling westbound swerved around the Grand Prairie patrol vehicle and struck the Arlington patrol vehicle.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In terms of benefits, the disabled person exemption is very similar to the over-65 exemption.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Most of the money went to the nonprofit Viet America Society for a meals program for seniors and the disabled, but only a fraction was spent for that purpose, according to Do’s plea agreement in 2024.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
As both departments were assisting with the disabled vehicle, an SUV traveling westbound swerved around the Grand Prairie patrol vehicle and struck the Arlington patrol vehicle.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In terms of benefits, the disabled person exemption is very similar to the over-65 exemption.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Most of the money went to the nonprofit Viet America Society for a meals program for seniors and the disabled, but only a fraction was spent for that purpose, according to Do’s plea agreement in 2024.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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