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hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
withholding
Synonyms


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Lending to eurozone businesses halved in August, signaling that rising borrowing costs are hindering investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Spain's state meteorological agency Aemet has warned the "fire danger level will continue to rise to extreme levels, hindering firefighting efforts".

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Many residents feel frustrated how the water shortage is hindering their daily activities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

But Brexit isn’t the only actor at play, with a structural lack of exposure to technology stocks also hindering performance, they wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan


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