crutch
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The tool can become a crutch keeping people from trusting their own judgment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Angela, described by her family as a "loved daughter, sister, mum and aunty", was using a crutch at the time of her death after injuring her knee.
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
At first, she just stood there leaning on that old crutch of hers.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Others required the use of crutches, wheelchairs and, in the most extreme cases, artificial breathing machines known as iron lungs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Teresa Valdecantos arrived propped up on crutches but was undeterred.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
McGonagle got home on Saturday, and while he is "very sore" and on crutches, he is happy to have the surgery completed.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
It would be most helpful to have a pair of Canadian crutches—forearm crutches, not underarm ones—to help stabilize his walk, but this means someone has to make another trip from the clinic.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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