1
as in incapacitates
to cause severe or permanent injury to
the car crash may have crippled two people for life
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2
as in injures
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the collision so severely crippled the ship that it had to be towed into port
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as in paralyzes
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move
a wave of strikes crippled that nation's steel industry
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This lack of visibility undermines trust and raises concerns about data quality, privacy, and potential biases.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Zelle issued a statement claiming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s suit undermines Zelle, and will empower criminals and hurt small businesses and community banks.—
Corina Vanek,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Neuroscience research has shown that stress impairs the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for logical decision-making.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Jacobs and Booth argued that hiring David Geier compromises the integrity of the scientific process, erodes public trust, and provides a platform for unreliable information.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Cripples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cripples. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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