hindering

Example Sentences

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The legal challenge risks hindering a key part of the agreement, which Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said would help "restore order and control to our borders" when signing the deal in France last month.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Airbus has struggled to source everything from seats to toilets in recent years, hindering aircraft production and, consequently, deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Unlike their richer counterparts, many of whom have generational wealth, moderate millionaires often finance their rising expenses themselves, hindering their ability to invest and save for retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Investor concerns about the sustainability of AI spending by hyperscalers, who account for 60% of Nvidia’s $1 trillion forecast, are hindering stock growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding