cripple

Example Sentences

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Economic sanctions have helped to cripple its economy.

From MarketWatch

Airlines stocks slumped as the conflict in the Middle East disrupted operations across the region, crippling travel through some of the world’s most crowded transit arteries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stocks slumped as the conflict in the Middle East crippled travel through some of the world’s most crowded transit arteries.

From The Wall Street Journal

That might not be a death sentence, but it’s pretty crippling.

From Los Angeles Times

The move has further exacerbated the already crippling oil and fuel shortages Cuba has been suffering for years.

From BBC