crippled

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It crippled education as thousands of teachers left their roles, and students like Ma Naw Phaw refused to enrol in junta-controlled schools.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The crisis at GKN Aerospace began May 21, when the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the crippled pressurized tank, which was heating up, according to a report issued by state officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump told NBC News on Friday that Iran still retained roughly "21, 22 percent" of its missile stockpile despite repeated claims from US officials that Tehran's military capacity had been crippled.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Iran’s economic meltdown predates the war, crippled by years of U.S. and international sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Ali and Baba grew up together as childhood playmates—at least until polio crippled Ali’s leg—just like Hassan and I grew up a generation later.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini