Example Sentences

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Olmo spared Barca blushes as he blasted superbly into the top corner in the 63rd minute, three minutes after replacing Pedri who had limped off the pitch.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Chinese markets had limped toward a long holiday that begins on Friday.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023

He had limped through practice rounds early in the week and again during the first and second rounds, but it had become more pronounced as the weather worsened.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2023

It was a well-paced counter-attacking innings after her side had limped to 37-2 after 40 balls.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2022

Perhaps Sounder had limped down the road, the way the wagon had taken his master, and died.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong