crutch
Example Sentences
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The question isn’t whether AI is cognitively dangerous, the question is whether you’re using it as a crutch or as a coach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
"It's like wanting to saw off your own leg just because you have a great crutch," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
"We also would like to return their hospital crutch left in our vehicle that one of them with a previous leg injury had used on the ascent but again, sadly no replies to date."
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
“Now, you’ll set one crutch on the stair, then the other crutch, and you’ll lift yourself up. Go ahead. I’m right behind you. I’ll catch you if you fall back.”
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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