crippling

Example Sentences

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That would make a restart costly and damaging, crippling Iran’s economic capacity over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Failure to do so would "open the door for crippling liability and undermine the interest of farmers who depend on federally registered pesticides for their livelihood," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

It has left many wondering if a deal, if it's ever done, will finally lift crippling sanctions and bring the change they want to see.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Yet instead of supporting this sector, U.S. sanctions are crippling it.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Even countries that had won the war, such as Britain and France, had crippling debts.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield