hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
have hobbled
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present perfectof hobble.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The restrictions have hobbled China’s ability to make or acquire the cutting-edge chips made by companies such as Nvidia to train the most innovative artificial-intelligence models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Eight yellows, two of which combined to make Henry Arundell's 20-minute red against Scotland, have hobbled England throughout.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, long-term sanctions have hobbled Iran’s economy and left most Iranians desperately poor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
High prices have hobbled Americans with a ball and chain.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 15, 2025
Mercy remained in the little house with the good old woman, for she never could have hobbled up those spiral stairs.
From Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point Nita, the Girl Castaway by Alice B. Emerson
