hindered
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Containment efforts are hindered by active conflict, community mistrust, and a lack of approved vaccines or treatments for the strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The talent pool has been hindered by the Mexico club system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The blistering heat also has hindered efforts to fight massive wildfires raging in Colorado and Utah.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Last year, Djokovic fell late in his quarter-final and his movement was hindered for the rest of the tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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