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 driver ran from the disabled SUV into a nearby ravine but was arrested after officers sent a police dog to capture him, police said. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The manufacturer, Compliant Technologies, warns they should not be used on children, pregnant women or the disabled. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 Full-serve stations may be popular with people who don’t have a drive-to-charge car, particularly the disabled, or those who like having an attendant watching. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 But advocates for the disabled community say involuntary institutionalization strips people of their autonomy and poses a higher risk of neglect and abuse. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the disabled

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