hamstrung

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Fail, and more Sodo businesses will be hamstrung by the deluge of increasingly brazen and sometimes violent crime.

From Seattle Times

Even more so does China’s yuan; it’s hamstrung by Beijing’s refusal to let its currency trade freely in global markets.

From Seattle Times

U.S. stock indexes closed down overnight, hamstrung by dour forecast from Home Depot and April U.S. retail sales data that underscored softer consumer spending.

From Reuters

Still, Mr. Durham’s probe was hamstrung by several key officials giving him the cold shoulder when it came to being interviewed.

From Washington Times

The C.D.C. was hamstrung during the pandemic by antiquated data systems and inconsistent data sharing between the federal government, states and health providers.

From New York Times