hobbled

Example Sentences

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Attacks on pipelines and other energy infrastructure have also hobbled crude markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

An orange car pulled into the parking lot, with a busted taillight, and a few members of the group got up and hobbled over.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The protests were rare public displays of discontent by a populace that’s endured Western-imposed economic sanctions and a sclerotic, corruption-riddled economy that has hobbled much of this oil-rich country of 93 million into poverty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Eight yellows, two of which combined to make Henry Arundell's 20-minute red against Scotland, have hobbled England throughout.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The man with the barrel-organ ceased playing for a moment and hobbled towards us, his cap in his hand.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier