limped

Example Sentences

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Whether Spirit could have limped through and become successful again, it’s hard to say.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The 26-year-old German limped off in the first half of the victory over Eddie Howe's team on Saturday with an upper leg issue.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Referees assessed Detroit just 47 technical fouls that year, putting them in the bottom third of the league as they limped to a 14-68 record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He tried running the 200 meters at the Olympic trials in Oregon before the Paris Games and did so in 33 seconds, but he limped away with an injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

She hugged her damp pillow and limped over to where her family stood, staring at the house.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake