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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This partnership expands access for individuals and community partners serving the disabled community.
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Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
Exemptions exist for pregnant women, caregivers, and the disabled.
—Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Starter German Marquez, in the final year of a two-year, $20 million extension, is on the disabled list again this season after spending much of 2024 out after Tommy John surgery.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
States and food pantries cannot cover food for needy elderly, children and the disabled without federal support.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
Exemptions exist for pregnant women, caregivers, and the disabled.
—Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Starter German Marquez, in the final year of a two-year, $20 million extension, is on the disabled list again this season after spending much of 2024 out after Tommy John surgery.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
States and food pantries cannot cover food for needy elderly, children and the disabled without federal support.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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