crutch

Example Sentences

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During the call it was revealed that she was using a crutch.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Under one straw awning, Noureldin leaned on a crutch, still weak from his injuries.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

And though “Undertone” makes good use of its podcasting conceit, the format is little more than a crutch for the movie’s narrative to rest on.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

But if you use them as a lifestyle crutch, they can be pernicious.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

He was on one crutch, sifting through the mail on the kitchen table.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen