Example Sentences

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By disabling the protein, known as NFIL3, the scientists found that these engineered immune cells remained active longer and were better able to attack tumors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Blessing then smashed into the wall of a nearby home, disabling his Tahoe, police said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Number 10 said some social media companies had already "stepped up" by putting in place protections like disabling autoplay for children by default and giving more control to parents over screen time.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The lawsuits were essential in disabling that attack, and winning the lawsuits made it clear that those kinds of efforts wouldn’t succeed.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

I grew up victim to a disabling confusion.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez