hobbled

Example Sentences

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Still, Beijing remains an economic anchor for North Korea, whose economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its nuclear programme.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Manifold privately described his deep cost-cutting work there as just the kind of medicine a hobbled, financially stretched company like BP needed to get back on its feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

With that he turned and hobbled awkwardly toward the small group of men who were just hefting a barrel up toward the waiting hands of their fellow Sons of Liberty.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin