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Oklahoma City All-Star Jalen Williams has missed games with a hamstring injury, and San Antonio All-Star De’Aaron Fox is limping through contests on a sprained ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

New York City’s mayoral election is limping to such an ugly finish that it’s almost hard to pick the most distasteful moment.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

Meanwhile, LeBron James is limping through his 21st season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2024

“The global economy is limping along, not sprinting,” IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said at a news conference during the organization’s annual meeting in Marrakech, Morocco.

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Jacob is limping along, like he’s in a lot of pain.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz