hinder

Example Sentences

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Limited resources and extreme weather hampered police efforts, with searchers hindered by heavy rainfall, freezing conditions and snow.

From BBC

Investor concerns about AI’s disruptive impact on sectors like software are hindering the S&P 500 from breaking 7000.

From Barron's

An FBI spokesperson disputed the allegations that Patel's travels in any way hindered investigations.

From BBC

Mexico’s GDP grew 0.8% last year, and policy choices like tax uncertainty hinder foreign direct investment, despite stock market gains.

From Barron's

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had resisted calls for a federal inquiry, saying it would hinder social cohesion but later bowed to public pressure.

From BBC