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

He now earns around 15,000 rupees a month - less than what he made delivering lunchboxes, but is hobbled by a lack of options.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It was there that a bent, white-haired old woman, glaucous-blind in one eye, hobbled over to the star, and bade her to stop a while and talk.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman