cripple

Example Sentences

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Economic sanctions have helped to cripple its economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Allan said the lapse would erode mission readiness and cripple morale.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

His military wanted to cripple Russian refineries, pushing Moscow to negotiate on better terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Analysts warn that permanent layoffs could cripple key agencies and deepen dysfunction in an already strained federal system.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

"I'm grateful, my prince," he said, but Bran saw pity in his pale blue eyes, mingled perhaps with a little gladness that the cripple was, after all, not his son.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin