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