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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /


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When it veers into hallucinations and misinformation, it’s a hindrance, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

But his color palette is so grimy that it becomes a hindrance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

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

This was a significant achievement, for fear of prison is a tremendous hindrance to a liberation struggle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Those hindrances remain, regardless of a new deal, said Christian Keldsen, managing director at the Greenland Business Association.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

Since February 2025, players have been able to request a video review at Masters 1,000 events for decisions such as foul shots, hindrances and scoring errors.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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