Sentences with phrase «acted as a crutch»
The Bank of Canada routinely describes exporters as generally uncompetitive, so a weaker exchange rate acts as a crutch.
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One theory I have is that the devil attacks them harder, and that while trying to live the life of the Cross, it acts like testing metal in fire — the worst will come out, burn brighter, they may have more suffering going on and less wordy things to turn to as crutches — these aren't excuses, but possible reasons.
Not only did he land the third lead role and got the chance to act alongside Cage, Poulter stole the movie with his hauntingly realistic portrayal of a down in life man with addiction as his only crutch.
His naturally pallid skin tone works in his favor there, as does the decision to hinder him with crutches for the entire second act, causing him to strike an increasingly pitiable and desperate figure as the gaslighting sets in.