hobbled

Example Sentences

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Still, Beijing remains an economic anchor for North Korea, whose economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its nuclear programme.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A block later I hobbled past the Justice Department, its facade festooned with a giant banner of Trump’s face.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Never mind that Jalen Brunson had already hobbled across the court—twice—after sustaining injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"She just looked up, waved her hand as if to say: 'Come what may' and hobbled on."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

We hobbled into the village of Nizankowice near midnight, and I knocked on the door of Mrs. Nowak, the Catholic woman who had been boarding Max during the week while he worked with Dr. Schillinger.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron