physically challenged
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Because she is not on a standard two-wheel bike, Norton will compete next month in a division for physically challenged athletes.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
The Andy and Jordan Foundation helps seriously ill and physically challenged children.
From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2018
To make it count, corporations that hire ex-cons and even those considered to be mentally or physically challenged should be given tax breaks.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2018
Becoming Bulletproof Michael Barnett's 2015 documentary focuses on the Zeno Mountain Farm, a collective organization that anually produces films in which the cast includes performers who are physically challenged.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2016
In their opinion, embedding Paralympic disciplines in the Olympics would make physically challenged athletes fall into oblivion.
From Slate • Aug. 9, 2012
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