crippled
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The Daily Mail carries an exclusive on "fictitious" child maintenance charges that have left some parents "financially crippled".
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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 crisis at GKN Aerospace began May 21, when the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the crippled pressurized tank, which was heating up, according to a report issued by state officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
US President Donald Trump told NBC News on Friday that Iran still retained roughly "21, 22 percent" of its missile stockpile despite repeated claims from US officials that Tehran's military capacity had been crippled.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Why should she feel crippled with so much fear that she had to force her feet to keep on walking, one after the other, one after the other?
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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