hindered
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Samira's grief became fury as Iran's authorities then hindered, rather than helped, her search for her daughter's body, she says.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
At the time, the Samaritans said that having more than 200 branches "is not sustainable" and hindered them from providing the best service.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Svetz cites camrips and microscopic theatrical windows as factors that have both hindered cinema and strengthened its unique selling points, and he’s completely right.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
In the fall of 2022, Ukrainian forces complained of widespread Starlink connection failures in southern and eastern Ukraine, which hindered their counteroffensives to take back Russian-occupied territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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