Impairs

One may finally refer to the ingenious but improbable explanation of Choisy, who translates it echelons impairs, and explains them as offsets arranged according to the odd numbers, _nombres impairs_, i. e., offsets varying at equal intervals in the proportion of 1, 3, 5, 7, ❋ Vitruvius Pollio (N/A)

We also report that CDC25B expression impairs DNA replication and results in an increased recruitment of the CDC45 replication factor onto chromatin. ❋ Beatrix Bugler (2010)

As we have noted earlier, most researchers believe that these figures exaggerate actual attendance, but we know of no evidence that this constant exaggeration significantly impairs the comparisons across time or across religious traditions that are our focus here. ❋ Robert D. Putnam (2010)

But, that kind of restriction of freedom of choice impairs healthy competition in the marketplace. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The reduction in those values impairs the wealth of rich Americans far more than any increase in taxes. ❋ Robert K. Lifton (2011)

The court issued its last joint statement on recusal policies in 1993, when it set out some general ground rules for recusals involving justices' families but cautioned that "even one unnecessary recusal impairs the functioning of the court." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Forced to drink from the local stream, 60% of children in school were urinating blood, a symptom of bilharzia, a water-borne disease that impairs cognitive development. ❋ Unknown (2011)

A study released Monday adds to the debate over whether television impairs children's language development. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Radiation is the culprit here," because it often damages tissue and impairs healing, and 7 percent to 20 percent of patients suffer an infection, Topham said. ❋ AP (2010)

If the proposition passes, according to the California Legislative Analyst's Office, "employers would retain existing rights to address consumption of marijuana that impairs an employee's job performance." ❋ Ryan Grim (2010)

The resulting damage to the small intestine impairs the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients. ❋ LIVESTRONG.COM (2011)

Drinking on an empty stomach impairs reflexes more than consuming alcohol with food. ❋ Melinda Beck (2011)

Anemia impairs the mental development of 40-60 percent of children in developing countries and is the most prevalent form of malnutrition, affecting roughly 2 billion people. ❋ Princess Haya Al Hussein (2010)

Nonetheless, a small but vocal group of parents have taken to claiming that thimerosal causes autism, a brain disorder that impairs normal social interaction. ❋ Seth Mnookin (2011)

Critical illness or injury occurs when impending or existing failure of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous or gastrointestinal systems threatens or impairs the balance of oxygen and substrate supply and demand. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In addition, the magazine continued, "vague steering impairs its agility and robs it of its fun-to-drive feel." ❋ Jonathan Welsh (2011)

I think you are [becoming] impaired [faster] than [you realize]. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2012)

impairment of the functions of the [kidney] ❋ KemalAtaturk (2011)

To be ebonically [handicapped] is to be [lingo impaired]. ❋ Dragonlady58 (2020)

Patient: Dr. Crakerjack when I find myself traversing through the [underserved] areas of our [fair city] I find myself unable to understand or to verbally communicate with the natives indicative to these communities. Doctor: Whitey don't be alarmed, Perhaps it is nothing, but I suspect you might be [EBONICALLY IMPAIRED]. Let's get you checked into the hospital and run some test though before we panic. ❋ Dragonlady58 (2020)

[Meh]: Did you see her in the [computer lab] today? You: Yeah! She was totally [technologically impaired]! ❋ Hyperr Haliee (2009)

(Sent in a [text message]) 'You can call me if [you're that] [textually impaired].' "I only call my parents because they're textually impaired." ❋ Commander Awesome (2007)

Socially Impaired Bob stayed at home with his [two best friends] playing video games, watching movies, drinking beer and [eating pizza] instead of going to the club with [Socially Acceptable] Mary. They both had fun, but Mary accused Bob of not knowing how to have fun because what Bob did is not the Socially Acceptable form of fun. ❋ Ryan Jaxx (2007)

(Upon trying to raise their pet, [Snowball] I, from the dead) Lisa: [Bart]! You cast the wrong spell! Zombies! Bart: Please, Lisa, they prefer to be called "[the living impaired]." ❋ Nacerak (2006)

I was told to look for a [site] where you can get [a free] [sample] of a specific song, but since I am Google Impaired, it was nearly impossible to find. ❋ Justin H. (2005)

He is not [blind as a bat]! He's visually impaired. ❋ Downstrike (2006)