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More people are hitting pause on buying a home, as surging mortgage rates continue to hinder the housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

In a statement, Santa Monica officials said their lawsuit was not meant to hinder autonomous vehicles from operating in the city, but to address conditions facing residents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

The size of a tablet computer and attached to drones, the military-grade jammers can hinder Russian air defence systems from tracking and targeting such weapons in-flight, Downing Street said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

The fear of many in the industry is that a rush to do something—anything—will hinder innovation or benefit one player over another.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

Dust cloths, monthly cloths, rags tied around pipe joints to hinder freezing; pot holders and pieces to test hot irons and wrap their handles.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

Red tape often hinders those who remain from carrying out preventive actions like controlled burns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

Other SEC proposals include easier “shelf” registrations, but the rise of private capital also hinders IPOs.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

Gravity hinders the manufacture of some items, like crystals used in electronics, and much bigger and better crystals can be formed in weightlessness.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

“Efforts to identify the responsible party were hindered by ownership transitions and liability disputes, which delayed DTSC’s enforcement activities,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

The FCC said the cap had become outdated and hindered broadcasters’ ability to compete for viewers and advertising dollars against streaming services, podcasts and other digital platforms that face no comparable restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday, fuelling fears that firefighting efforts could be hindered.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

"Why are we being hindered? Why are we being penalised?"

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

It may be that the counsels of the Enemy will be confused, or hindered by his wrath with Saruman.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Spain's state meteorological agency Aemet has warned the "fire danger level will continue to rise to extreme levels, hindering firefighting efforts".

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

While Europe is generally struggling in the car business, it’s the problems associated with China that’s hindering performance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

He also noted the United Arab Emirates' decision during the war to quit OPEC, hindering the Saudi-dominated cartel's ability to control oil prices.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

All that fouling is hindering Brink’s development because it’s robbing her of important in-game reps — which she needs, foremost, to figure out how to stop fouling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan