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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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The 735 million Hong Kong dollar take-private could reduce Public Bank’s capital buffer, but shouldn’t hinder its dividend payout or plan to return 3.5 billion ringgit in excess capital over three years, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 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

And we need to fall into line in “removing regulatory barriers that hinder U.S. technological and economic leadership while responsibly stewarding coastal resources.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

When he told his father that his job was to "hinder production," his mother scolded him, "You are here to do something against the country and here we are earning our living here."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Avoiding necessary dues increases can expose the association, and potentially its board members, to lawsuits from disgruntled owners when a lack of adequate reserves hinders property sales, Weiss said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 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

That "hinders innovation and risks slowing investment in renewable capacity", she said.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

And so, in consequence, there are infinite habitable worlds; what hinders? ... these and suchlike insolent and bold attempts, prodigious paradoxes, inferences must needs follow, if it once be granted which ...

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Ben Collins: After Detroit were hindered by a defensive injury crisis last season, Dan Campbell is rewarded as he gets the Lions roaring again.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Contract signings to purchase existing homes fell 2.3% in July from the previous month, as high mortgage rates hindered transactions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

“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

If we fail to appreciate the differences, we will be hindered in our ability to meet the challenges created by the current moment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

But Brexit isn’t the only actor at play, with a structural lack of exposure to technology stocks also hindering performance, they wrote.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 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

The European Union and the U.K. mandated SAF use, while U.S. production rose in 2025, but a federal tax credit was cut, hindering a 3 billion gallon target.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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