hindrance
Example Sentences
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Jack Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ended the Briton's Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
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
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
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