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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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More people are hitting pause on buying a home, as surging mortgage rates continue to hinder the housing market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

The size of a tablet computer and attached to drones, the military-grade jammers can hinder Russian air defence systems from tracking and targeting such weapons in-flight, Downing Street said.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

And we need to fall into line in “removing regulatory barriers that hinder U.S. technological and economic leadership while responsibly stewarding coastal resources.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Traffic and crowds can sometimes hinder the search operations.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Before Gandalf could hinder him he thrust the brand amid the fuel, and at once it crackled and roared into flame.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Red tape often hinders those who remain from carrying out preventive actions like controlled burns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Other SEC proposals include easier “shelf” registrations, but the rise of private capital also hinders IPOs.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

Gravity hinders the manufacture of some items, like crystals used in electronics, and much bigger and better crystals can be formed in weightlessness.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

Contract signings to purchase existing homes fell 2.3% in July from the previous month, as high mortgage rates hindered transactions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The FCC said the cap had become outdated and hindered broadcasters’ ability to compete for viewers and advertising dollars against streaming services, podcasts and other digital platforms that face no comparable restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

"Why are we being hindered? Why are we being penalised?"

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The talent pool has been hindered by the Mexico club system.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The orcs hindered by the mires that lay before the hills halted and poured their arrows into the defending ranks.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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

The government on Friday also restricted access to La Guaira, arguing that the massive influx of volunteers was hindering search and rescue efforts.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 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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