hindrance
Example Sentences
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"Cruz Beckham is very identifiable as the child of two huge stars, and people are really cynical. So I think it's more of a hindrance in 2026, to be honest," she says.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
In Northern Europe, winter isn’t a hindrance for war, but in fact makes it more likely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Severe winter weather can also be a hindrance, as it was last month.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
Ives himself has recognized that too many jobs can be a hindrance for executives.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
It was a hindrance for someone with such a longing to fly.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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