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
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