hindrance

Example Sentences

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The approach for which McCullum was once lauded has become England's biggest hindrance.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Two-time Indian Wells finalist Medvedev then asked umpire Aurelie Tourte for a video review to see whether Draper had been guilty of hindrance - making an action or noise to disturb an opponent.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

In Northern Europe, winter isn’t a hindrance for war, but in fact makes it more likely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Severe winter weather can also be a hindrance, as it was last month.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

It was a hindrance for someone with such a longing to fly.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell