hobbling

Example Sentences

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Texas Tech is hobbling into the tournament without star forward J.T.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

As Australia began the day on 518-7, Stokes took the ball and would manage only 10 deliveries before hobbling off holding his groin.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

But despite showing more grit, they were again outplayed by an Australian team who suffered a setback with spin wizard Nathan Lyon hurting his hamstring and hobbling off.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

It is crippling industry and hobbling Europe’s ability to attract key economic drivers like artificial intelligence, which requires cheap and abundant electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

His right foot throbbed, his left leg ached from the extra burden, and his shirt was sweat soaked from the exertion of hobbling the hundred yards from the barn, but he stood his ground.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker