hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
has been hobbling
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present perfect progressiveof hobble (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 Wolfpack started the game missing point guard and leading scorer Diamond Johnson, who has an ankle injury that has been hobbling her for weeks.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
Some Eagles observers think the moves could give the Eagles a better offensive line than it has had in recent games when Johnson has been hobbling and with Peters struggling at tackle.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2020
The county-run facility has been hobbling along at about half-capacity since the Feb. 9 electrical failure resulted in catastrophic flooding that damaged an underground network of pumps, motors, electric panels and other gear.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 26, 2017
But Miguel Cabrera, who has been hobbling since hitting a two-run homer off Rivera on Friday night, belted a solo home run to right field to open the inning.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2013
