cripple
has been crippling
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present perfect progressiveof cripple (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"The pandemic has been crippling for domestic workers," she says.
From Salon ● May 18, 2022
The threat of contracting COVID-19 has been crippling for Nicks, who has said she fears going on a ventilator would leave her hoarse and ruin her voice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
Aside from badly chapped lips and a slight fever at the beginning of July, the worst symptom has been crippling anxiety.
From The Verge ● Aug. 28, 2020
Pre-pandemic, live music was one of the industry’s few financially robust sectors, so its disappearance has been crippling.
From New York Times ● Jul. 21, 2020
The lack of depth has been crippling this season, where the Knicks have no reliable scorer beyond Anthony and Amare Stoudemire.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2012
