hamper
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This time, instead of centering around the private sector, a Treasury crisis could hamper the government’s ability to finance itself.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
If Qatar’s supply stays sidelined for another four to eight weeks, say experts, shortages could hamper the production of high-end chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Historic documents will form an important part of the investigation, so if any have been destroyed this could hamper trails of evidence.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
I dug his business card out of a pair of shorts in the laundry hamper.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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