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Recent Examples of crutches
The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Crutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crutches. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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