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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /


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So, with a year to go, Edouard Philippe is cautiously moving his campaign into gear – mindful that being an early favourite in the presidential race is as often a hindrance as an asset.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“This is an unsustainable burden for ICE employees and a hindrance to ICE operations given the exceptional growth in congressional visits,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

These sky-high valuations clearly haven’t been a hindrance for chip investors yet, though.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In Northern Europe, winter isn’t a hindrance for war, but in fact makes it more likely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

One day I found that I was striding long distances without hindrance, my bundle light.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston




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