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Recent Examples of crutch
In addition, Dolphins wide receiver AJ Henning exited Thursday’s practice early on a cart with crutches.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Before Sunday’s match, Schweinitz used his crutches and left leg to score a goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2025
Those include fishing poles, cake tins and crutches, Quinn said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
The lawyers fault Daniels for wearing slide-on gym shoes or Crocs during her work hours, not asking for crutches, and failing to request a ladder for her bunk bed on the tour bus.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Before Sunday’s match, Schweinitz used his crutches and left leg to score a goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2025
Those include fishing poles, cake tins and crutches, Quinn said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
The lawyers fault Daniels for wearing slide-on gym shoes or Crocs during her work hours, not asking for crutches, and failing to request a ladder for her bunk bed on the tour bus.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crutch
Noun
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That led to evidence that the three players shared information on individual betting lines to manipulate outcomes to win prop bets.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Also showcased will be the artisans behind the movie, concept art, of period-specific props, lush locations, beautiful costumes, and insights into the filmmaking process.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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During the Cold War, the military-industrial complex was driven by corporations that operated as handmaidens to the state.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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That is Esther and her handmaiden in his painting, sure as life.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
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“Crutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crutch. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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