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
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
Authorities focused their search in the forest in the area Sunday, where rugged terrain hindered their efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“The persistence of the company’s proposal to close and sell the Brampton plant has hindered the bargaining process,” Unifor said, adding that talks have reached an impasse and are now paused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Others who might have helped us instead hindered us.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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