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

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 efforts to secure fair wages and better working conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Controversy and poor performance could hinder Musk’s attempt to take SpaceX public as soon as June.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“These mountain lords will not hinder my passage?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin