crippled

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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most tankers, which has clogged LNG flows, and Iran’s missiles have crippled Qatar’s facilities that liquefy and ship natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The failed campaigns left his father in financial and emotional turmoil that crippled his marriage when Newsom was a small boy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

World War II cemented the snack’s dominance: Sugar rationing crippled candy production, while popcorn, unrationed and still cheap, filled the void.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The latest wave crippled Kyiv's energy system, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating as temperatures plunged to -20C.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

He explained that the radio program “completely crippled communication” at the police department for three hours, creating a serious situation.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow