1The company's financial troubles will cripple its ability to invest in new projects.
2The athlete's injury will cripple her chances of winning the championship.
3The economic sanctions imposed on the country have crippled its economy, leading to widespread poverty.
4The new policy will cripple the industry's growth, as it imposes too many restrictions on businesses.
5The lack of funding will cripple the research project, making it impossible to achieve its goals.