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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When the two teams met again, a handful of Bury supporters mocked fans using the disabled facilities. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 Tow trucks also took hours, city officials said, to reach the disabled vehicles due to the very same traffic congestion. — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 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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