hobbled

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Attacks on pipelines and other energy infrastructure have also hobbled crude markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

An orange car pulled into the parking lot, with a busted taillight, and a few members of the group got up and hobbled over.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, long-term sanctions have hobbled Iran’s economy and left most Iranians desperately poor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

A domestic corruption scandal has hobbled infrastructure spending, weakening investor and business confidence, which was already shaky due to U.S. tariffs, and contributed to growth slowing to a five-year low in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Half a block down, a set of double glass doors opened and an old lady hobbled out, carrying plastic shopping bags.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan