hobbling

Example Sentences

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Texas Tech is hobbling into the tournament without star forward J.T.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Many Goma residents previously relied on relief supplies delivered through the city’s international airport, but the rebels have shut the airport down, hobbling aid groups’ efforts to replenish depleted stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

China is also racing to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia products, which have faced US export restrictions, hobbling the Chinese tech sector.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Sir Chris Hoy says he is on crutches and "hobbling about" after breaking a leg in a cycling crash which he described as the "worst" of his life.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Beside me on the porch swing, David rocks, hobbling the swing.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord