- present participle of limp.
limping
Example Sentences
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The boys' father said: "We were in the hotel room when the eldest burst into the room. He was limping and there was blood everywhere after he cut all his feet leaving the spa."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Then, in the second quarter, Spurs center Luke Kornet crashed into him shortly after his return, leaving Brunson limping badly on a twisted ankle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Clark was seen limping on the court before making two of three free throws.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Can you beat our London Marathon quiz, or will you be limping to the finish?
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
When I opened it he came limping in, one shoe off and one shoe on, leaving a muddy trail of macabre, unmatched footprints behind him.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
