the disabled
noun
: people who are disabled : people who have a disability
She's always been an effective spokesperson for the disabled.
Examples of the disabled in a Sentence
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Woo, who opened the season on the disabled list, also is playing for just over the minimum.
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Jack Magruder, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Certain registrations have been set aside for the disabled.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2024
Since his election, the pope has taken this ceremony out of Vatican territory and celebrated by washing the feet of prisoners, refugees and the disabled.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
The 35-year-old Paxton, who finished last season on the disabled list and pitched six games in the three previous seasons combined, has nothing left.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024
The plane crew reached the disabled vessel at 4:45 a.m. Monday and established communication with the 20-year-old and 24-year-old males on board.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Indeed, employment rates for the disabled and other groups that need flexibility have also reached new heights.
—TIME, 1 Mar. 2024
The owner of the account is the disabled child and income earned by the account is not taxable.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Some requested accommodations can be temporary, with the residence required to be restored after the disability ceases or the disabled resident moves out.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
Jack Magruder, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Certain registrations have been set aside for the disabled.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2024
Since his election, the pope has taken this ceremony out of Vatican territory and celebrated by washing the feet of prisoners, refugees and the disabled.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
The 35-year-old Paxton, who finished last season on the disabled list and pitched six games in the three previous seasons combined, has nothing left.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024
The plane crew reached the disabled vessel at 4:45 a.m. Monday and established communication with the 20-year-old and 24-year-old males on board.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Indeed, employment rates for the disabled and other groups that need flexibility have also reached new heights.
—TIME, 1 Mar. 2024
The owner of the account is the disabled child and income earned by the account is not taxable.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Some requested accommodations can be temporary, with the residence required to be restored after the disability ceases or the disabled resident moves out.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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