hobbled

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Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded on Friday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their war that has hobbled global energy supplies.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He now earns around 15,000 rupees a month - less than what he made delivering lunchboxes, but is hobbled by a lack of options.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

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

He got up and hobbled around for a while, all hunched over, howling and moaning like some injured werewolf.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx