hindrance

Example Sentences

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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

Severe winter weather can also be a hindrance, as it was last month.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

Ives himself has recognized that too many jobs can be a hindrance for executives.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

This year, with Svitolina serving at 2-1 down in the first set, Sabalenka was called for hindrance by umpire Louise Azemar Engzell for grunting during a rally.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

We both did what we had to do without any hindrance, and when we met again at one o’clock reported it done.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens