hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
had hobbled
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past perfectof hobble.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In a blistering attack after being ousted, Fedorov said Syrsky had hobbled his attempts at modernisation -- on procurement, equipment and mobilisation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sony also maintained that rounds of budget cuts within CBS had hobbled the network’s efforts to support the two shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2025
After he had hobbled to a rostrum for a news conference, he was asked about his rebuilt leg.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2022
It was the substitute's first touch of the ball, 23 seconds after entering the field, and he was only on the pitch because £50m defender Ben White had hobbled off moments earlier.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2021
Once Jacob had hobbled off, Octavian’s face clouded.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
