crutch
Example Sentences
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But Mr. Hauser is a complete mystery, less talent than mass and whose ever-present sunglasses seem less an accessory than a crutch: If you can’t see his eyes, it’s tough to judge his performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
O'Sullivan spent months in hospital after the crash, cannot walk more than 10m without becoming breathless and uses a crutch.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 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
"When Rutte... says that they've spoken about some possible solutions, in Trump's mind, that becomes a deal," Abelsen said, leaning on a crutch.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
If everything went as they thought it would, Daisy wouldn’t need her old crutch any more.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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