This loss of market leadership crippled much of Sisil's manufacturing operations.

Mr. Elliott is not the first analyst to suggest that losses on this scale would cripple the agency.

The devastating loss crippled the Confederate cavalry in the Valley.

The only exception was in 2005, when loss of members due to various reasons crippled the team.

The sudden loss of their job skills and cash would cripple the economy.

Other top Democratic strategists think that the loss of either house would cripple the President.

Such losses could well cripple Freeman's ability to continue in business.

But the loss of "dumb" would nearly cripple them.

"Obviously the loss of a single tube won't cripple them," Janeway said.

It isn't as if Udaut was a brilliant commander whose loss would cripple our military strength.