hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
will hobble
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future tenseof hobble.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Torpedoing the Fable 5 model will hobble Anthropic to the benefit of its competitors, including OpenAI and Amazon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Even if the war ends soon, his “excursion” will hobble the economy for months.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
Many worry that her inability to keep and retain staff will hobble her future ambitions.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2021
Some experts argue the decision to limit the work only to research analyzed by the agency’s own scientists will hobble the committee.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2019
I shall depend upon you, Godfrey, then," she said, turning to Elton, "and we will hobble about the Park together on Sunday mornings, comparing notes upon rheumatism and gout.
From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Herbert George Jenkins
