hindrance
Example Sentences
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Severe winter weather can also be a hindrance, as it was last month.
From MarketWatch
Ives himself has recognized that too many jobs can be a hindrance for executives.
From Barron's
It was a hindrance for someone with such a longing to fly.
From Literature
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The hindrance rule is meant to stop a player from interfering with an opponent's ability to make a shot, either by shouting, making noise or dropping a ball from their pocket.
From BBC
With the match on serve, Sabalenka was hit with a hindrance call for grunting, triggering a long video review and boos.
From Barron's
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