hinder
Example Sentences
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The force said detectives were also "following up on other lines of enquiry" but were unable to go into detail to avoid hindering the investigation.
From BBC
Thomas Frank is trapped in a gilded cage at Tottenham Hotspur, his attempts to escape hindered by yet another joyless experience and more Premier League points dropped.
From BBC
Stromnetz Berlin warned that repair work "will take a very long time", with media reports saying that cold weather was hindering efforts to lay new underground cables.
From Barron's
Pension and mutual fund rules that require extensive diversification of holdings also hinder close relationships between investors and managers.
From Barron's
Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, including the seizure of oil tankers.
From Los Angeles Times
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