crippling

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Tehran is seeking fast relief from crippling sanctions, as well as access to billions of dollars in frozen funds and an end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah, Tehran’s Lebanese ally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Yet instead of supporting this sector, U.S. sanctions are crippling it.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Iran has lashed out at Gulf nations, long seen as a relative safe haven in a volatile region, hammering the tourism industry and crippling global air travel as their major hubs come under attack.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But even before the crippling fuel blockade was imposed, many young Cubans were thinking twice before starting a family on the island.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She winds slowly and with difficulty because of her gradually crippling hands, but with determination.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood