Example Sentences

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That season, the Rockets were limping along below .500 when they decided to sink to the bottom of the standings, losing 27 of their last 36 games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Bearman climbed out gingerly, limping and holding his knees, before being taken to the medical centre, where he had an X-ray before being released.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The U.S. unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs last month, the second-largest monthly decline since the Covid-19 pandemic and a fresh warning that the labor market continues to struggle after limping through 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Pity it now goes for one more triple lutz that leaves the series limping.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Ayanna was limping pretty noticeably, so, to distract her, I practiced telling her the Maafa’s story.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia