hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
had been hobbling
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past perfect progressiveof hobble.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Until recently, Imperial Metals had been hobbling financially.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2019
Even before Maria, Puerto Rico had been hobbling along economically amid a financial crisis and at the same time convulsing politically.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 2, 2017
In need of a stop, Beal, who had been hobbling after Nene stepped on his leg just seconds earlier, blocked Schroder’s runner to force a desperation floater that did not touch the rim.
From Washington Post ● May 11, 2015
One evening, after he had been hobbling about for over a week, Linda and Peter called to spend the evening, and a very gay and enjoyable evening it was.
From Her Father's Daughter by Gene Stratton-Porter
For some time she had been hobbling forward in a kind of nightmare, her feet sore and burning, her knees feeble, and her brain fevered.
From Burning Sands by Arthur Weigal
