impair
Example Sentences
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These man-marked players were able to impair the movement of the South Korean defenders but given the stricter refereeing on grappling in the box, we have not seen teams crowd the six-yard box much.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Dementia is an umbrella term for debilitating symptoms that can result in memory loss and impair movement and daily life.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Gloyn had also demonstrated that these variants impair the pancreas's ability to release insulin.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Remember, if you’re forced to sell depressed assets to fund living expenses, you permanently impair the portfolio.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
All rulers of all ages have tried to impose a false view of the world upon their followers, but they could not afford to encourage any illusion that tended to impair military efficiency.
From "1984" by George Orwell
Vocabulary lists containing impair
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United States v. Nixon (1974)
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