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

Eight yellows, two of which combined to make Henry Arundell's 20-minute red against Scotland, have hobbled England throughout.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Abby sat with Nan at the kitchen table while a lady old enough to be personal friends with Betsy Ross, sewer of the first US flag, hobbled around the kitchen.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry