hindrance
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While political headwinds remain a hindrance to education reform, these recent legislative developments show that policies supporting evidence-based literacy can gain traction across diverse constituencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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
“This is an unsustainable burden for ICE employees and a hindrance to ICE operations given the exceptional growth in congressional visits,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Briton Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call, after which Russian Medvedev was booed by some fans.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
I put the duffel back on, despite the hindrance of Songololo’s grasping arms, and waited for Otto to climb aboard.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Fiscal policy is one of the main potential hindrances for further rate cuts, said Nancy Lazar, chief economist at Piper Sandler.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 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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