hinder

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Mathilde Mukantabana, told State Department officials that American financial penalties imposed on the Rwandan Defense Forces will hinder delivery of supplies to troops in the field, making it difficult for them to continue to fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Even among those opposed to the government, there are deep divisions over whether the war will help or hinder attempts to bring about change.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Morgan Stanley warns that high oil prices, fueled by the Iran war, could hinder corporate profits and prompt the Federal Reserve to maintain or raise interest rates due to inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Others said they worried the scandal might hinder their fight to gain fair wages and better working conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

When he told his father that his job was to "hinder production," his mother scolded him, "You are here to do something against the country and here we are earning our living here."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple