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
In his newly released memoir, Galaxy great Landon Donovan recounts his troubled relationship with his father and how he overcame crippling depression.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Iran has lashed out at Gulf nations, long seen as a relative safe haven in a volatile region, hammering the tourism industry and crippling global air travel as their major hubs come under attack.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
I expressed my delight to be back among them, but I then scolded the people for some of the crippling problems of urban black life.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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