hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
are hobbling
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present progressiveof hobble.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Facing mounting concerns from businesses and governments that regulations are hobbling the digital sector and hampering growth, the EU last week proposed rolling back key AI and data privacy rules.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
Some are hobbling on makeshift crutches, or hopping, their injured legs wrapped in rags.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
When investors talk about “zombie” companies, they’re usually referring to distressed start-ups that are hobbling along, unable to grow and unlikely to ever return the money they’ve raised.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2024
Mr. Crist, who resigned his congressional seat in May, and Mrs. Demings, are co-sponsors of legislation that would provide federal funding to reduce reinsurance rates that are hobbling insurance carriers.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
These old companies that are hobbling along now with an old equipment will have to make the change.
From The Titan by Theodore Dreiser
