limp
verb (used without object)
to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.
Example Sentences
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Outside linebacker Kyle Kennard exited practice with a trainer after limping off the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
A record level of private-equity investments are stuck in funds limping along past their intended lifespans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
From his gray hair to limping stride, Jackson’s Robin is so battered by decades of violence and outdoor camping that, at first glance, I thought his bare feet were a pair of alligator boots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Can you beat our London Marathon quiz, or will you be limping to the finish?
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
I’d been limping before because of my toe, so my new hobble isn’t so noticeable.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
