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[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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He also said lengthy construction schedules could hinder the company’s ability to hit some of its benchmarks, like deploying over 3 gigawatts of power by the end of 2027.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

"If the plants lose their ant defenders and become less healthy, it could hinder forest recovery following disturbance," Dr. Yusah added.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Shortly before this, during an all-staff call, Benzies alleged "internal and external" forces had conspired to hinder MindsEye's release, and vowed to root out "saboteurs" within the company.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Nor did the guards hinder me as I caught up with them.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

"Delays in specimen collection, transportation and testing can postpone confirmation by days or weeks, which hinders the isolation of infected persons, contact tracing and the initiation of outbreak-control measures," Sullivan wrote.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Avoiding necessary dues increases can expose the association, and potentially its board members, to lawsuits from disgruntled owners when a lack of adequate reserves hinders property sales, Weiss said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Some of the England defenders who might figure against Haaland - Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly and John Stones - are his team-mates at Manchester City but I don't think that helps or hinders them.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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

And so, in consequence, there are infinite habitable worlds; what hinders? ... these and suchlike insolent and bold attempts, prodigious paradoxes, inferences must needs follow, if it once be granted which ...

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Ben Collins: After Detroit were hindered by a defensive injury crisis last season, Dan Campbell is rewarded as he gets the Lions roaring again.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

“Efforts to identify the responsible party were hindered by ownership transitions and liability disputes, which delayed DTSC’s enforcement activities,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

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

Too much knowledge had hindered him; too many holy verses, too many sacrificial rites, too much mortification of the flesh, too much doing and striving.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse

The decline is a sign that rising borrowing costs following the European Central Bank’s decision to raise its key interest rate are hindering investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Spain's state meteorological agency Aemet has warned the "fire danger level will continue to rise to extreme levels, hindering firefighting efforts".

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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

But Brexit isn’t the only actor at play, with a structural lack of exposure to technology stocks also hindering performance, they wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

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

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding


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