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hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
withholding
Synonyms


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The K-pop group BTS angered fans after the band’s management company filed lawsuits against bootleggers: “They’re just hindering the spirit,” said one seller.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

While Europe is generally struggling in the car business, it’s the problems associated with China that’s hindering performance.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

He said high pressure over Europe was funnelling hot air north from northern Africa, with the weather system hindering cloud formation.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

All that fouling is hindering Brink’s development because it’s robbing her of important in-game reps — which she needs, foremost, to figure out how to stop fouling.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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