hobbled

Example Sentences

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In the first quarter, Brunson hobbled off to the locker room after San Antonio’s Harrison Barnes crashed into his knee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

Even this morning, after rising again from my parlor chair, I decided not to join Aunt Kitty as she hobbled downstairs to breakfast.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan