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[limp] / lɪmp /






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A few years ago, Liang said, he broke his lower back in a fall at work, resulting in a limp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It conjures something overly marinated, vaguely limp, sitting in the back of a deli case.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

A video of the capture operation, posted by the Daejeon city government, showed a limp Neukgu being hauled by rescuers and placed in a carrier.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The Lakers don’t need him showing up in three weeks trying to save this season on a limp and a prayer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Officer Salzburg,” I said, extending a hand that he shook like a limp fish.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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