Example Sentences

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I was limping and being passed by people double my age.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

After the game, Doncic was limping down the hallway.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

"He seems in good spirits but you saw him, he was limping so we'll see how he turns up tomorrow morning, whether he needs anyone to have a look at that I don't know."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2024

Following an interception on the next play, he wore a heating wrap around his waist and when he returned to the game was limping noticeably.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

He was limping and had a strained, resolute look.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams