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be handicapped



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The Titans were supposed to be handicapped by the absence of star running back Derrick Henry, who has run over and through opponents the last two-plus seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2021

Trade experts warned that Britain could be handicapped in other ways if the talks with Brussels ended in failure.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2020

To carry the child into adult life Is to be handicapped.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 25, 2016

A surprised interviewer asked whether the smooth functioning of government might be handicapped by having a president without power.

From US News • Mar. 9, 2016

If we can solve Cavour's work and develop the hyperdrive, we won't be handicapped by the Fitzgerald Contraction.

From Starman's Quest by Mack, Stan



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