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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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The team also explores how regulatory policy and threats to critical infrastructure help and hinder corporate protection and privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

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

“I’ve got a sled standing outside now, with twenty fiftypound sacks of flour on it,” Matthewson went on with brutal directness; “so don’t let that hinder you.”

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London

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

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

The average electric vehicle costs about $55,000, and the expiration of a $7,500 tax credit further hinders U.S. adoption compared to Europe and China.

From Barron's May 8, 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

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

"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

Last year, Djokovic fell late in his quarter-final and his movement was hindered for the rest of the tournament.

From BBC Jul. 7, 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

His putting - where he ranked 61st on strokes gained - was his frailty, hindering his ability to climb the leaderboard.

From BBC Jun. 20, 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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