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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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And they could not be allowed to recognize humans, as this would hinder their development of survival skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

That bolstered investors’ hopes that AI can help rather than hinder cybersecurity companies.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"We work with people to ensure costs are reasonable and do not hinder their progress."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

My fellow students need to realize that insults aren’t a path toward progress; they only hinder the kind of meaningful dialogue that often results in real change.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The story described the concerns by the trucking industry that if texting were made illegal, it could hinder their efficiency of communications.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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