cripple

Example Sentences

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Private preschool owners say the rush of 4-year-olds joining public schools threatens to cripple their businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It also jeopardizes global crop yields—gas is a vital fertilizer feedstock—and could cripple semiconductor production by slashing helium supply, a natural gas byproduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Economic sanctions have helped to cripple its economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

That has included additional sanctions designed to economically cripple the country and dry up its oil revenues from sales on the global market.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

She opened her mouth to call the rower back—she couldn’t bear the loss; it would surely cripple her—and at that moment she realized she could hear nothing.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo