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

A block later I hobbled past the Justice Department, its facade festooned with a giant banner of Trump’s face.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

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

"She just looked up, waved her hand as if to say: 'Come what may' and hobbled on."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

They leaned on each other as they hobbled back to the snowmobile, both ready for another attack and neither one sure how they would survive Momma Bear round two.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz