Example Sentences

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This ability to adjust to a new way of life proved to be one of his greatest assets in the real struggle as he fought what might have been debilitating setbacks during his recovery.

From The Guardian • Mar. 10, 2019

Despite the success of a stringent austerity program in cooling the overheated economy and cutting inflation from 18% last year to less than 5% today, there have been debilitating side effects.

From Time Magazine Archive