Example Sentences

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Whether Spirit could have limped through and become successful again, it’s hard to say.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Since celebrating the franchise’s first championship in 2019, they have limped to six consecutive losing seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Home sales have limped along since rising prices and mortgage rates snuffed out the pandemic’s ultrahot seller’s market several years ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Negotiations between management and the union representing most Times journalists have limped along for nearly three years, with the sides far apart on pay and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

It must have limped off when Mama and Jay came.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce