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Recent Examples of crutch
In the next scene, Athena is finally using a crutch at a hearing to determine Sparks’ punishment.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Katie would need crutches for 15 weeks and need to be dePaddyted to physical therapy, twice a week appointments and daily at-home exercises.
—Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Malinowski is missing part of his left leg and uses crutches to get around.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
During his 10-month stay at Riley, Mark was fitted with braces, learned to use crutches to walk, and was able to stand without support on his left leg.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Katie would need crutches for 15 weeks and need to be dePaddyted to physical therapy, twice a week appointments and daily at-home exercises.
—Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Malinowski is missing part of his left leg and uses crutches to get around.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
During his 10-month stay at Riley, Mark was fitted with braces, learned to use crutches to walk, and was able to stand without support on his left leg.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Crutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crutch. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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