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limps

  • plural of limp.
  • present tense form of limp (3rd person singular).

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As the housing market limps along, analysts have become less enthused about D.R.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

Now the industry limps along by focusing on artificial intelligence; private equity also has experienced setbacks and looks even wobblier to me.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 18, 2026

Executives on the lenders' bid team have told the BBC that time is running out for Thames as the longer it limps on, the harder any turnaround becomes.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2025

The man limps out and rubs his face before falling on all fours as the officers drive away.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2024

The Resistance leader limps to a table where Tariq is sitting and gestures me over.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir