cripple
Example Sentences
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World War II cemented the snack’s dominance: Sugar rationing crippled candy production, while popcorn, unrationed and still cheap, filled the void.
Allan said the lapse would erode mission readiness and cripple morale.
From Barron's
With its moribund state-managed economy still struggling under crippling sanctions, Kim is not expected to be so forthright this time around.
From Barron's
She said major issues with the officer’s credibility crippled both cases.
From Los Angeles Times
The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the UN health agency, while shredding economies, crippling health systems and turning people's lives upside-down.
From Barron's
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