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hobble

[hob-uhl] / ˈhɒb əl /




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England explained his exile on grounds of conditioning, on a tendency to lose pace or hobble out of matches altogether.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Even if the war ends soon, his “excursion” will hobble the economy for months.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Even more concerning than the Lakers’ 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday was watching superstar guard Luka Doncic hobble off the court with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Although the hurdles are surmountable, the additional procedural requirements could hobble a fast-moving operation, current and former U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I believe I see police-car lights pulsing, so I hobble myself along as fast as I can.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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