crippling
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- cripplingly adverb
Example Sentences
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Tehran is seeking fast relief from crippling sanctions, as well as access to billions of dollars in frozen funds and an end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah, Tehran’s Lebanese ally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Yet instead of supporting this sector, U.S. sanctions are crippling it.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
We “took” Cuba before President Kennedy initiated his crippling embargo in 1962.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
He says he believes the system has improved access to university for disadvantaged students, and that it's a "pet peeve" to hear discussions of it being a "crippling loan", or like a mortgage.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Normally, playing without a queen is crippling, almost tantamount to an automatic loss.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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