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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /


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I’m not certain being out of office will be all that great a hindrance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

When it veers into hallucinations and misinformation, it’s a hindrance, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

For decades, the Fujimori brand has been a help and a hindrance, giving her instant recognition, a loyal voter base and deep political networks -- but also plenty of critics.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

The approach for which McCullum was once lauded has become England's biggest hindrance.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

Then with little further hindrance, save from sprawling briars and many fallen stones, they moved forward all together.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Those hindrances remain, regardless of a new deal, said Christian Keldsen, managing director at the Greenland Business Association.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

A lack of pricing power and commodity volatility will continue to be hindrances for many of these stocks.

From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025

I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson


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