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The Bottom Line The effects of THC/CBD can feel very different and take longer to kick in, which can make people underestimate their level of impairment.—
Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
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Produced for less than $300, the CESS uses braces, gloves, a collar, goggles, a weighted vest, and shoes with thick foam inserts to simulate the elderly’s experiences of blurry vision, stiff joints, poor balance, and fine-motor impairment.—
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Accessibility protections for passengers with disabilities.—
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At least 30% of the cases stemmed from medical care — even when patients’ bills should have been covered by Medicaid, the public insurance program for those with low incomes or disabilities.—
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Humor savors an infirmity — a foible, a failing, a venality, a flaw.—
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The Broncos' late failings weren't entirely on Sean Payton, who was trending towards an F here before unleashing fire and fury on the Chargers with the Nix-to-Sutton fake pitch at the end of the first half.—
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This relationship between a military’s combat troop and support personnel is a glaring weakness of the proposal.—
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Adductor dysfunction — whether from weakness or tightness — can create problems that extend far beyond your inner thighs.—
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The crowds at Bethpage this weekend were a straight-up detriment.—
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There’s nothing wrong with helping and supporting adult children, but the problem is when people do it to their own detriment, Healy said.—
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The Hayward fault is one of the most closely monitored in California due to its proximity to dense urban centers.—
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But some issues aren't the appliance's fault, Taylor said.—
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“Defectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defectiveness. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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