cripple

Example Sentences

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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

Private preschool owners say the rush of 4-year-olds joining public schools threatens to cripple their businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It also jeopardizes global crop yields—gas is a vital fertilizer feedstock—and could cripple semiconductor production by slashing helium supply, a natural gas byproduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Economic sanctions have helped to cripple its economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

He feared that the Retrenchment Committee would cripple the fair for once and for all.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson