limping

Example Sentences

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Bearman climbed out gingerly, limping and holding his knees, before being taken to the medical centre, where he had an X-ray before being released.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

With two starters injured, they’re limping in and the statistical models might be inflating their chances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The U.S. unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs last month, the second-largest monthly decline since the Covid-19 pandemic and a fresh warning that the labor market continues to struggle after limping through 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

After the game, Doncic was limping down the hallway.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

As my injuries from my fishing work began to heal, I acquired a new set of scratches and bruises, and after one fall I was limping for days.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo