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hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
withholding
Synonyms


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The decline is a sign that rising borrowing costs following the European Central Bank’s decision to raise its key interest rate are hindering investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

The government on Friday also restricted access to La Guaira, arguing that the massive influx of volunteers was hindering search and rescue efforts.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

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

His putting - where he ranked 61st on strokes gained - was his frailty, hindering his ability to climb the leaderboard.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 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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