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limping





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England's fluency juxtaposed Sri Lanka's innings as the tourist batters struggled again, limping to 145-9 after being bowled out for just 135 in the opener on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

A.S. was released from the detention center last month still limping and in pain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

A record level of private-equity investments are stuck in funds limping along past their intended lifespans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

From his gray hair to limping stride, Jackson’s Robin is so battered by decades of violence and outdoor camping that, at first glance, I thought his bare feet were a pair of alligator boots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

I start laughing, thinking about James fake crying behind me, complaining about his ankle and limping along.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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