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But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

One is lower tax withholdings plus bigger tax refunds—a mostly lower-and-middle-income household crutch that’s now fading.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

And though “Undertone” makes good use of its podcasting conceit, the format is little more than a crutch for the movie’s narrative to rest on.

From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026

"It's like wanting to saw off your own leg just because you have a great crutch," he said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026

When he was finished, he tested the crutch with his full weight.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

For those players in particular, each medically cleared to return, every day off crutches is a good day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Beside them, 14-year-old Muath al-Dini, balanced on crutches after a leg amputation, is waiting for two separate medical evacuations.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Others required the use of crutches, wheelchairs and, in the most extreme cases, artificial breathing machines known as iron lungs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

He came back to the bench using crutches and his ankle wrapped.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026

But even as he spoke Robin was considering the crutches, and thinking how convenient they would be for himself.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli