hindered

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Take his 1,000m final - usually this event would have six racers, but in Milan had nine because three athletes were advanced to the medal race after being illegally hindered in their semi-finals.

From BBC

A producer for “CBS Evening News” worried about the direction the network is taking in a farewell letter to her colleagues, saying that the “excellence” employees “seek to sustain is hindered by fear and uncertainty.”

From Salon

The precise effects remain uncertain -- for example, reduced rainfall may have increased soil erosion, limited drinking water, forced people to seek new water sources, or hindered plant growth.

From Science Daily

The limited number of individuals with true insight into the decision, primarily the president, hindered the accuracy of prediction markets.

From Barron's

But the veteran has been hindered by injuries and his All-Star status was questioned by many.

From Barron's