limped

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The morning after losing to Federer, an aching Willis limped to the shower at 4:30am to get ready for an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In 2024, the Three Lions took a squad full of playmakers to the Euros, but limped through the tournament after they all ended up in each other’s way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Wrobleski limped away, finally able to react to the pain where the ball hit him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

And on the USS Gerald R. Ford, a $13 billion warship that limped off the line for a week of repairs after its laundry room caught fire.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Esperanza limped inside nearly an hour later, and the conversation stilled immediately.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro