hampered
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"The idea that a highly resourced inquiry was hampered by a no comment interview is nonsensical," he said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Moderna shares have struggled to return to the heights they reached in 2021, hampered by skepticism over the company’s mRNA technology.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
U.S. small business optimism index rose 0.1 points to 95.9 in April, but rising cost pressures hampered sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Considered one of the better tight ends available in free agency, Njoku was still looking for a new team in May because he had a disappointing 2025 season that was hampered by a knee injury.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
It is never easy to prepare a case from prison, and in this instance we were hampered by the customary apartheid barriers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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