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

In recent years, California, Massachusetts and Oregon have taken more control of local zoning rules that they said were hindering construction of badly needed housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The motion aims to prevent the ruling from hindering future investigations, not to reopen the paused Powell inquiry.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

A significant training gap exists; 38% of workers deem AI training important, but only 16% receive it from employers, potentially hindering productivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding