hamper
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Daley told BBC News that the closure of the pool at the Citadel leisure centre could hamper any growth of the sport in Scotland.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The stylistic bait-and-switch doesn’t just hamper the film’s momentum; it reveals just how silly the entire endeavor up until the climax has been.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Investors have become increasingly nervous about the risk of much higher inflation due to rising energy prices, which will likely in turn hamper economies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
"This could potentially hamper US warfighters at a critical point in time."
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Grandma lifted the kitten out of the hamper by the scruff of its neck.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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