crippled

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The Scots, crippled by a deadly combo of profligacy and self destruction, needed snookers.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

In downtown L.A., vandalism, shuttered storefronts and post-COVID abandonment have crippled what was a vibrant, revenue-generating economy that benefited the whole city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The union representing actors has reached a tentative multiyear deal with the major studios and streamers on a new contract, making unlikely a repeat of the 2023 strikes that crippled Hollywood for several months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He said they were being "crippled with fuel prices".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The old man became silent, his eyes glazed, his will crippled; his arms hung down, he was powerless under Siddhartha’s spell.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse