hampered

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New Zealand have dropped five catches across the match and been hampered by a back injury to key bowler Matt Henry.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

With humidity relatively low, the scorching sun has not hampered too many players physically, with bags of ice and high-tech portable fans keeping them cool on court.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But his program has been hampered by numerous court rulings on the grounds that those targeted must be able to assert their due process rights.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The original plan was to open the museum in 2020, but fundraising efforts were hampered by the 2017 Thomas fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He was greatly hampered by his lack of book knowledge and of the knowledge of the meaning of characters written upon a paper with a camel’s hair brush and ink.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck