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This could hinder occupants or rescuers from quickly opening the doors in an emergency, such as during a "severe collision causing the vehicle's low-voltage system to fail."

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

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

New restrictions on collaborations with scientists in other countries would hinder opportunities for U.S. researchers and limit innovation, said Joanne Padrón Carney, chief government relations officer for the American Assn. for the Advancement of Science.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

‘See that he does no harm to any, but do not hurt him or hinder him. Give him a horse, if he wishes it.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

"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

Red tape often hinders those who remain from carrying out preventive actions like controlled burns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 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

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

Authorities focused their search in the forest in the area Sunday, where rugged terrain hindered their efforts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 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

"Records for both upstream production in Brazil and refinery utilisation have helped counter hindered Middle East output," noted Keith Bowman, equity analyst at Interactive Investor.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

However, Morrison's career was hindered by legal issues and disciplinary problems.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

In the comments section under Adeyemi’s Wednesday video, frustrated fans asked the author to be more transparent while others suggested maybe a non-disclosure agreement was hindering her ability to offer any specifics on the incident.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 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

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

“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan