cripple

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So far, the loss of Doncic — and Reaves — has been overcome by the Lakers while the loss of Wembanyama could cripple the Spurs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Economic sanctions have helped to cripple its economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

That has included additional sanctions designed to economically cripple the country and dry up its oil revenues from sales on the global market.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

His military wanted to cripple Russian refineries, pushing Moscow to negotiate on better terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

This one law could cripple the entire North American trade with This image of one of Beckford’s Jamaican estates was published in 1778.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson