limp

Example Sentences

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Pacific Lumber limped along for seven more years before filing for bankruptcy, which was finalized in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times

French star Wembanyama limped off the court in the fourth quarter of San Antonio's dramatic 134-132 victory after falling awkwardly as he attempted to gather a rebound.

From Barron's

U.S. stocks limped to the finish line on Wednesday, with all three major indexes closing lower to cap a third straight blockbuster year for markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Food, beverage, and restaurant stocks limped through much of 2025, weighed down by a stubborn mix of inflation, weakening demand, and policy uncertainty.

From Barron's

The stubborn squash that won’t soften, the freezer-end chicken that smells faintly metallic, the limp carrot you almost tossed: time, heat and gentle attention coax them into flavor, texture and presence.

From Salon