crippled

Example Sentences

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The drinks company published a statement on its investigation into the ransomware attack, which had crippled its operations across its factories in Japan and forced employees to take orders by pen and paper.

From BBC

More than a year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western sanctions have damaged Russia’s economy but not crippled it.

From New York Times

More than a year into President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion, Western sanctions have damaged Russia’s economy but not crippled it.

From New York Times

The greatest scene in the movie, of course, is when the lawman realizes they are outmatched by nature and goes below deck of the crippled boat to call for backup on land.

From Washington Times

The counting crisis that crippled the presidential transition in 2000 prompted congressional hearings that led in 2002 to the Help America Vote Act, which outlawed the use of punch cards in federal elections.

From New York Times