hindrance
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When it veers into hallucinations and misinformation, it’s a hindrance, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
“This is an unsustainable burden for ICE employees and a hindrance to ICE operations given the exceptional growth in congressional visits,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
These sky-high valuations clearly haven’t been a hindrance for chip investors yet, though.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
The approach for which McCullum was once lauded has become England's biggest hindrance.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
They moved along the track, skirting the wretched shanties and the pools of sewage, and watching the never-ending stream of ghosts arriving and passing without hindrance into the town itself.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Fiscal policy is one of the main potential hindrances for further rate cuts, said Nancy Lazar, chief economist at Piper Sandler.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Since February 2025, players have been able to request a video review at Masters 1,000 events for decisions such as foul shots, hindrances and scoring errors.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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